5. Spiritual Parent
Christopher Moore
Course Overview
Spiritual Parenthood: Discipleship and Leadership
This course is designed for individuals transitioning into the role of a ‘Spiritual Parent,’ focusing on disciple-making and leadership. It draws inspiration from 1 Thessalonians 2, emphasizing the nurturing and caring approach akin to a parent towards their children in spiritual growth.
Key components of the course include:
- Confidence in Disciple-Making: Developing heart, vision, and know-how in making disciples (Psalms 37:4; Proverbs 29:18; Matthew 9:36-38).
- Planning and Decision Making: Strengthening skills in planning and making effective decisions (Proverbs 24:3,4).
- Team Leadership: Enhancing leadership abilities and working with teams (Philippians 2:2).
- Life-to-Life Relationships: Cultivating deep, meaningful relationships for spiritual growth (2 Timothy 3:10-16).
- Parenting New Believers: Nurturing and following up with new believers (1 Thessalonians 1:1-5).
- Engaging the Lost: Building relationships with non-believers and guiding them spiritually (1 Thessalonians 2:1-11).
- Practicing Disciple-Making: Understanding and applying disciple-making principles (Matthew 28:18-20).
- Raising Leaders: Contributing to developing a new generation of leaders (2 Timothy 2:2).
- Shepherding People: Embracing the joys and challenges of guiding others in their spiritual journey (Matthew 9:35-39; 1 Peter 5:1-5).
This course is ideal for those who aspire to take on a more active role in guiding others spiritually, focusing on developing the competencies necessary for effective spiritual parenting.
Course Content
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Spiritual Parenthood: Discipleship and Leadership
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The Stages of Spiritual Maturity
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Spiritual Assessment - Parent Stage
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Spiritual Parent – Disciple Maker
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D.1: Heart, Vision, and Knowhow
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D.2: Planning and Decision Making
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D.3: Leadership and working with a team
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D.4: How do I do life-to-life relationships
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D.5: Following up with New Believers
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Watch Video "1st Thessalonians" - by the BibleProject & Review Questions
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D.6: Spiritual Parenting and being with the Lost
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D.7: Disciple Making
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Watch Video "2nd Thessalonians" - by the BibleProject & Review Questions
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D.8: Raising up a new generation of leaders
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D.9: Shepherding people
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Watch Video Testimonial - John Grussi
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Additional Resources (Optional)
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