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Disciple Making Pathway

Jesus invites all people to become His disciples. What is a disciple? The definition of a disciple we use flows right out of what Jesus said in Matthew 4:19 “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” A disciple of Jesus is someone who

• is following Jesus
• is being changed by Jesus
• is committed to the mission of Jesus

FCCC’s disciple making pathway follows that definition and may be seen below. If you would like to connect to tools to encourage you and help you along the pathway, click on the pathway tools below the infographic.

Being with Jesus.

This is the relationship-with-Jesus practice. Whether you’re seeking to check out Jesus for the first time, wanting to discover what this Christian thing is all about, or you’ve been a Jesus follower for decades and you are seeking diligently after God’s reign and righteousness (Matthew 6:33), the practice of seeking is necessary for life in Christ. God told His wayward people that they would find Him when they sought Him with all their hearts (Jeremiah 29:13). This practice also comes with a promise from Jesus. He said that the one who seeks after God will find that He is a gracious Father who cares for His children (Matthew 7:7) Below are some suggested books, videos and websites that we hope will help you on your journey with Jesus. After each brief introduction to the tool, you will find possible other practices for which that tool may be useful.  

* Tools marked with an asterisk are introductory or foundational to this and other practices.

Bible Gateway

Seeking

The absolute best place to begin seeking after Jesus is through reading Scripture. The Bible Gateway has many Bible reading plans from which to choose. Click on the logo to the left and choose a reading plan or just open up your Bible to one of the Gospels and begin reading Scripture today! Click here for a 260 day plan through the New Testament from Relicate.org.

RightNow Media

Seeking

Rightnow Media is a library of Christian videos: teaching and training plus over 2,000 wholesome, educational and entertaining videos for kids. In order to view some videos referenced among these 4 Practices, create your free online profile by clicking the button below.

The Bible Project

Seeking

Mulitplying

Luke-Acts Miniseries Videos from the Bible Project. The above link is for the Luke-Acts series. Click here for their intro video regarding how to read the Bible.

Ragamuffin Gospel

Seeking

Connecting

A book by Brennan Manning about what it means to live by grace not performance.

The Case for Christ

Seeking

Multiplying

A book by Lee Strobel examining the evidence for Jesus.

Room for Doubt

Seeking

Mulitplying

Room For Doubt (R4D) is addressing the growing need among youth and adults, both inside and outside the church, who have sincere questions and doubts about the Christian faith. It seeks to encourage questions, address doubts, and strengthen faith.

Got Questions?

Seeking

Mulitplying

A website where over 700,000 questions about the bible are given answers.

Mere Christianity

Seeking

Multiplying

In this classic, Lewis explores the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand together. A little deeper, thoughtful work for the serious seeker.

The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

Seeking

Connecting*

Timothy Keller book in which he notes that a truly gospel humble person is not a self-hating person or a self-loving person, but a self-forgetful person. Also a great resource for a Life Group study.

Simply Jesus

Seeking

Multiplying

A deeper dive in to the person of Jesus. N.T Wright Summarizes 200 years of modern Biblical Scholarship and models how Christians can best retell the story of Jesus today.

Invitation to a Journey

Seeking

Multiplying

Excellent resource for exploring the various facets of spiritual formation. Mulholland defines spiritual formation as the process of being conformed to the image of Christ for the sake of others. This is a helpful look at what it means to continue to seek Jesus even after years of following Him.

Crazy Love Video

Seeking

Connecting*

Francis Chan video teaching of Crazy Love on Rightnow Media.

Teach Us to Pray

Seeking

Connecting*

Prayer is vital as we seek after Jesus. Gordon Smith provides wonderful help with this important practice in this book. A great introduction to prayer.

Basic Prayer

Seeking

Connecting*

Rightnow Media Basic Series Francis Chan video about prayer.

Becoming like Jesus.

The relationship-with-other-people practice. We need one another. As Jesus followers, connected to Him, we are connected to one another. The Apostle Paul said it like this to the Corinthian church, “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” (1 Cor. 12:27). We believe that it is vital that we are connected to one another to grow in relationship with Jesus. There are things that Jesus has for us that we can only learn through relationship with one another. Therefore, we seek to encourage and foster relational environments where each of us can know others and be known by others, where we can experience the love of Christ in real relationships. We encourage you to get connected!

Below are some tools to help you. Some of these are books or videos that you might read or watch about the importance of community . . . OR . . . better yet, you might pull together some friends and go through these together in community! There are also links to our Life Groups page and other possible connecting points. After each brief introduction to the tool, you will find possible other practices for which that tool may be useful

* Tools marked with an asterisk are introductory or foundational to this and other practices

Life Groups

Connecting

Seeking*

Check out these groups here at FCCC by clicking the above image. Another way to get and stay connected with what’s happening within the FCCC community is to sign up for text messaging. To receive all-church texts, text the word CREEK to 94033.

Community

Connecting

Multiplying*

Rightnow Media video series from North Point Resources to help a group start off on the right foot. Gather some friends and begin connecting in community. Connect with Rich (rich@ferncreekcc.org) to ask about how to begin a Life Group here at Fern Creek Christian Church.

FC Students

Connecting

Seeking

Serving*

Connect your students with the FCCC student ministry by clicking on the above link to their website and see what they’re doing to form and grow community.Parents to keep up with what’s happening in Student Ministry sign up for our texting service by clicking here.

FC Kids

Connecting

Serving*

The FCCC Kids Ministry is for Every Kid and would be delighted to have your kids involved! Click here to see what is happening with Kids Ministry.

Open Doors

Connecting

Serving

Connect with friends to pray for the persecuted church. Prayer guides available at the link.

Hearing God

Connecting

Seeking

This is a Rightnow Media video series that would be great to use in your Life Group. This series will challenge you to connect with one another as you seek to learn together how to grow in relationship with God.

The One Anothers

Connecting

Serving

Seeking

A Rightnow Media video series with Tony Evans. In his inimitable way, Evans, challenges us to live out the “One Another” passages in the Scriptures.

Celebration of Discipline

Seeking

Multiplying

Connecting

This classic book on spiritual disciplines would be a wonderful study for your Life Group community.

The Disciple Makers Handbook

Connecting

Multiplying

This book is a great resource to help your group catch a vision of living as disciples who make disciples.

Sacred Marriage

Connecting

Seeking

Serving

A helpful book encouraging us to understand marriage as a tool that God uses to shape us as His children.

Zúme

Connecting

Multiplying

Zúme training is another great way to begin meeting together as a community of disciples who make disciples. Better yet, it’s free. This is best used in a group to encourage one another along the way

Doing what Jesus did.

The exercising-your-ministry-muscles practice. Jesus served. As we follow His teaching and manner of life, we will naturally serve our brothers and sisters within the church body as well as the community in which we live and the world. We want to lift up Jesus in our service so that He is honored. This is why we seek to be a church that is #ForFernCreek. The resources and links below are offered as on-ramps to get you prepared for and involved in the practice of serving. After each brief introduction to the tool, you will find possible other practices for which the tool may be useful.

* Tools marked with an asterisk are introductory or foundational to this and other practices.

Missions & Local Outreach

Serving

Connecting

Multiplying

Discover new opportunities through FCCC to serve Louisville and beyond.

FC Students

Serving

Connecting

Multiplying

To serve with student ministry, please contact Jeremy Welch (jeremy@ferncreekcc.org)

FC Kids

Serving

Connecting

Multiplying

To serve with Kids ministry, please click on the above logo or contact Gary Boschain

How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth

Serving

Seeking

Mulitplyinh

As you work out your serving muscles, don’t forget to continue to grow in your understanding of God’s Word in scripture. This is a good and accessible introduction to help you grow in your reading of the Bible.

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Serving

Seeking

This book points to away of remaining balanced while serving. This is a helpful reminder that Christian service is not at the expense of one’s relationship with Jesus.

S.H.A.P.E Test

Serving

Multiplying*

Free online assessment to explore Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences. This is an aid designed to help get you plugged into serving in a place that fits well with how you’re wired.

How People Change

Serving

Seeking

Serving is one way thatGod changes people. This book helps us understand God’s process of changing us.

Leadership Essentials

Serving

Multiplying

Helpful resource for…examining and discussing the character, posture, vision and shaping of leaders in 12 sessions. Great for growing in your service as a leader.

When Helping Hurts

Serving

Thoughtful insight…regarding how to help people in need with compassion and thoughtful care not to harm. From the book blurb on Amazon: “Poverty is much more than simply a lack of material resources, and it takes much more than donations and handouts to solve it. When Helping Hurts shows how some alleviation efforts, failing to consider the complexities of poverty, have actually (and unintentionally) done more harm than good.But it looks ahead.” … Read more

Group Leaders

Multiplying

Website filled with materials from North Point Ministries to help you as you facilitate a Life Group or other types of groups. You’ll find training videos, studies and resources (some free, some for purchase) here at this site.

Fasting for Beginners

Serving

Seeking

A helpful blog on fasting. The disciplines keep us centered on Jesus in the midst of serving.

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The making-disciples practice. As we examine Jesus’ life, we see that He came to establish a disciple-making movement. He called the Twelve to be with Him and so that He might send them out to proclaim the kingdom of God (Mark 3:14). Later He also sent out seventy-two to proclaim the kingdom and heal the sick (Luke 10:1-9). At the close of His earthly ministry, Jesus gave us the Great Commission instructing His disciples to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20) who would obey everything He had commanded, including making disciples of all nations.

We believe that this practice is vital for all Jesus followers. Even the newest or young Jesus follower can do something to practice multiplying (like inviting a friend to a group or service opportunity). We offer these resources to help us all grow in this practice and find God’s Spirit encouraging us forward as we take these steps of faith. After each brief introduction to the tool, you will find possible other practices for which that tool may be useful

* Tools marked with an asterisk are introductory or foundational to this and other practices.

The Three Circles

Multiplying

The three circles method of sharing the gospel. On YouTube, Doug Lucas shares his version of this gospel presentation tool. Also check out his book, More Disciples (shared also on the Seeking practice page), by clicking here.

Reasonable Faith Defender

Multiplying

Seeking

Rightnow Media video series exploring, in brief 3 - 8 minute videos, arguments for 13 apologetic topics such as the existence of God, meaning of life, who Jesus thought he was and evidence for Jesus’ resurrection.

Real-Life Discipleship

Multiplying

Connecting

Practical tools for understanding the spiritual development process and how to help someone grow in relationship with Jesus.

Discipleship Essentials

Multiplying

Seeking

Connecting*

This book includes an inductive Bible study, a memory verse study, content and questions for each of 25 different foundational topics for Jesus followers.

The Spirit of the Disciplines

Multiplying

Seeking

Dallas Willard share show God changes people through spiritual disciplines. This is a deeper reflection on the nature of the disciplines but is worth the work to consider Willard’s insights.