Discipleship: Stewarding God’s Servants
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Foundational Purpose.
Discipleship is a foundational element in the Christian faith, designed to guide believers toward spiritual maturity and effective leadership. In a discipleship program, seasoned disciples and leaders walk alongside others, providing wisdom, encouragement, and accountability to foster growth in faith and character. These relationships nurture individual spiritual development and help build a stronger, more unified Church body.
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Commitment.
The success of any discipleship program depends on a clear understanding of its requirements and principles. Mentors must be committed to guiding others with humility, integrity, and a deep knowledge and understanding of Scripture. Mentees, in turn, must be open to learning, disciplined in their spiritual practices, and committed to growing into the image of Christ.
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Purpose.
The primary goals of a Christian discipleship program are to refine disciples in their walk with God, cultivate leadership qualities aligned with biblical principles, and equip individuals to serve the Church and their communities. This process involves intentional and relational teaching, fostering deep spiritual growth, and developing practical skills for leadership within the Church.
Requirements.
To participate meaningfully and effectively in this community, individuals are expected to meet the following requirements:
Divine Calling: Each participant should have a clear sense of being called to serve, recognizing their unique purpose and contribution to the Kingdom of God.
Integrity: It is essential to be committed to honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactions. Participants must strive to uphold the highest moral standards in personal, business, and community engagements.
Spiritual Gifts: Individuals should acknowledge and cultivate their unique spiritual gifts, which benefit God's mission.
Love and Compassion: Deep love and compassion for others are vital. Participants are encouraged to demonstrate empathy and support for one another.
Commitment to Prayer: Active prayer engagement—both individually and collectively—is crucial. This commitment fosters spiritual growth and nurtures everyone’s connection to God.
Faithfulness in Service: Participants must exhibit a strong dedication to serving others, demonstrating reliability and dependability in their roles within the community.
Spiritual Discernment: A keen ability to discern spiritual truths and guidance and understand the community's needs is essential for effective involvement.
Perseverance and Endurance: Challenges and setbacks are inevitable; therefore, participants should cultivate resilience and the ability to persevere in their commitments and faith.
Submission to Authority: Respecting and submitting to the God-ordained leadership within the community is essential for fostering unity and effective functioning.
Knowledge of the Scriptures (Holy Bible): Participants should have a foundational understanding of the Scriptures, enabling them to engage deeply with the teachings of the Bible and apply them in daily life.
Remain Steadfast in Fasting: Attend the HSIM monthly sessions as frequently as possible.
Spiritual Guidance: Proverbs 1:5 NKJV, “A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel”.
Discipleship: Matthew 28:19-20 NIV, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age”.
Prayer Support: James 5:16 NKJV, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much”.
Empowerment: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 NKJV, “Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind”.
Maturity in Christ: Colossians 1:28-29 NIV, “He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end, I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me”.
Fellowship: Hebrews 10:24-25 NKJV, “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching”.
Accountability: Proverbs 27:17 NIV, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”.
Imitation of Christ: 1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ”.
Servanthood: Mark 10:45 NIV, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many”.
Impartation of Spiritual Gifts: 1 Timothy 4:14 NKJV, “Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership”.
Principles.
At Holy Spirit International Ministries, our discipleship mentorship track is designed to steward God’s servants by leading believers into spiritual maturity and effective leadership. Seasoned disciples and leaders walk alongside participants, offering wisdom, encouragement, and accountability as they grow in Christlike character and service. Grounded in Scripture, prayer, and fasting, this program calls each disciple to walk in integrity, love, compassion, authority, and faithfulness, to recognize and cultivate their spiritual gifts, and to submit to God-ordained leadership for the strengthening of the Body of Christ and the communities they serve. Through this intentional, relational process, we equip a generation of disciples who reflect the heart of Jesus and carry out their Kingdom assignment with endurance and humility.
If you have questions or are interested in joining the program, please contact us using the email link button below. We look forward to hearing from you. God bless!
Discipleship Library
Students can find Apostle Randy’s teachings and lessons in Holy Spirit International Ministries' dedicated Disciples’ Online Library, a continually expanding resource designed to support spiritual growth.
If you are currently enrolled in the program and have not yet received the password, please contact the HSIM Leadership Team to obtain it. Additionally, kindly refrain from sharing the password with others. Thank you.