Discipleship Group
YOU WEREN’T MEANT TO DO LIFE ALONE
What is a D Group?
A Discipleship Group (D-Group) is a gender-specific group of 3 – 5 men or women committed to growing together for 12 months for the purpose of accelerated spiritual transformation, accountability, and multiplication.
What to Expect:
By committing to five weekly disciplines (weekly inputs), over time it will result in life-change for each individual as you grow to be more like Jesus (seen in the M.A.R.C.S. of a Disciple).
What is the Commitment?
- Meet weekly as a D-Group (60-90 minutes). When unable, you will stay involved through sharing H.E.A.R. Journals and prayer requests.
- Commit to the five weekly disciplines (Bible Reading, H.E.A.R. Journals, Scripture Memory, Accountability, and Prayer)
- Contribute to a group atmosphere of confidentiality, honesty, and transparency.
- Pray weekly for the other D-Group members and those in your life who don’t know Jesus.
- Pray and look for others in your life who you can invite into a new D-Group once this current group multiplies.
- Give yourself fully to the Lord during this time as you anticipate a season of accelerated spiritual transformation.
How can I be Involved?
Anyone who is a follower of Christ can lead a Discipleship Group. If you’re not already in a Community Group, we strongly encourage you to join a Community Group first, as that is one of the primary places for identifying other individuals you should invite into doing a Discipleship Group with you.
When to start?
Discipleship Groups can start anytime; however, be strategic about using the calendar to your benefit. January/February and August/September are natural times in the calendar rhythm when people are often setting new schedules/habits. Be strategic and leverage the times in the calendar most conducive to starting.
Pray
Pray for God to show you the right people.
Ask
If you’re not sure, ask! Ask a community group leader, pastor, or others you respect. Use the, “Who Do I Invite Guide?”
Invite
Invite them in person if possible. Use the selecting participants guide. Lead with the Why, not just the What.
Set your Start Date
Find a date that works for your group to meet regularly.
Register
Let us know you will be meeting by registering your group. We will send you resources, studies and other ways to support you while leading your group.
Want to learn more?
Attend a Group Leader Orientation to learn more, ask questions, and receive tools and resources as you consider starting a Discipleship Group.