Christian faith is more than agreeing with a set of doctrines or creeds. It is more than outward appearances, signs, and symbols. It's more than saying "I'm a Christian." Christian faith is ultimately about what is happening on the inside. It is a matter of the heart. It is a heart changed by an encounter with the living God who comes to us in Jesus Christ. The changed heart makes a difference in the way we live our lives in the world.
You will find here handouts that will be useful to people taking the advanced lay speaking course. These handouts will help you interpret the disciple-making system of the Methodist societies.
Accountable Discipleship is a small-group ministry that forms, empowers and supports lay leadership within the local congregation. Covenant Discipleship groups and Class Leaders are proven and effective means of forming people as disciples of Jesus Christ.
This is a certificate for persons who have been commissioned by their congregation (see Book of Worship, 602) to serve as Class Leader. This certificate may be completed by the pastor and lay leader and presented to the Class Leader (see Book of Discipline, paragraph 255.1.b).
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This article critiques the current United Methodist Church through a biblical and Wesleyan lens. It offers suggestions for a radical return to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Written by Steven W. Manskar, Director of Accountable Discipleship at The General Board of Discipleship. (The report is in a pdf format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader [a free download] to open it.)
