Christian to the Core : Growing Disciples

A God-shaped life is illustrated in the Bible as a flourishing tree planted by God through the work of his hands. Those who trust in God and make him their confidence can be like a tree planted by a stream of water, whose leaves are always green and always bears fruit. When Jesus announced his ministry to a brokenhearted and enslaved world by reading from the scroll of Isaiah, he said he would not just heal people but that he could transform them into ?oaks of righteousness.? When you become a follower of Christ, the seed of discipleship is planted in your life. God?s desire is that you develop deep roots, grow strong, and experience his full power and presence. Unfortunately, too many disciples never fully develop and suffer the consequences of shallow discipleship. In a recent study done by George Barna, ten stages are identified in the spiritual journey of fully experiencing God and his wholeness. According to Barna, only one in twenty Christians, or about five percent, move past stage six. God desires that every disciple would experience all ten stages. Christian to the Core is your twelve-session journey to becoming a deeper disciple by increasing your intimacy with God, increasing your love for people, and discovering God?s greater purposes for your life. Get ready to explore the Eight Core Values of the most vibrant and dynamic Christians on planet earth, discovered through global research by the International Leadership Institute. You can use it alone, but this exciting resource is best used in a small group where you can study, share, and pray with others.   Just as a tree grows from its core, you also have the ability to grow when you focus on the core of who you are and what you can become in Christ. This journey can transform your life, relationships, and legacy. The Eight Core Values taught are: INTIMACY WITH GOD PASSION FOR THE HARVEST A VISIONARY LIFE RELEVANT EVANGELISM MULTIPLICATION OF DISCIPLES FAMILY PRIORITY FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP INTEGRITY