Our goal is to help followers of Jesus dive deep into what it means to be an everyday disciple maker. In these 20 minute episodes, we will talk about culture, practice, and multiplication of disciple making in the local church.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Perfect for: Anyone who is or has been confused about the difference between coaching and disciple making.
- Coaching is non-directive, but disciple making is directive.
Disciple making however is directive, but don’t mistake directive with inflexible. Disciple makers are experts/models for what it means to follow Jesus. A disciplee is someone who recognizes his need to learn from the discipler.
- Disciple making requires faithfulness to Jesus, coaching requires faithfulness to a process.
A discipler can’t develop someone further than she’s developed. She must not only be a maturing disciple, she must also know how to help another become a maturing disciple.
Coaching however depends on the process of listening and inquiry. This allows a coach to coach doctors without being a doctor or lawyers without being a lawyer.
- Coaching assumes you know what you need to know, disciple making assumes you don’t.
Disciple making assumes you know some things and don’t know others.
- Coaching is primarily self-focused, but disciple making is primarily others centered.
Disciple making relationships begin because the discipler wants to help another grow to maturity.
Takeaway: Coaching and disciple making are not the same.
Action Step: “Take some time to evaluate your disciple making relationship and ask the question, am I coaching or am I making disciples.”
Show Notes:
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/coaching-disciplemaking
Luke 6:40, Matthew 4:19, 1 Cor. 11:1
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