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7. Establishing new relationships in the Body of Christ

D. The Follow-up operations

1. Baptism

2. Deeper understanding in the doctrine of salvation and the Kingdom

3. Befriending in the body: forming new relationships with the believers

a. Cell group

b. Personal relationships

c. Body life

d. Membership

4. The Eucharist (Communion) and the discipline of worship in the Body of Christ

5. Sharing one’s personal faith

6. Instruction in the disciplines of the spiritual life

7. Connection with pastoral care: edification and oversight

E. Principles and practices of Follow-up

1. Understand the goal of discipleship: Disciples, not converts, Matt. 28.18-20

2. Learn the basics yourself: make certain you are followed up, Luke 6.40

3. Focus on the Word of God, not methods and strategies, 1 Pet. 2.2

Context Values/Vision

4. Treat every convert as a newborn in Christ: abandon none

Prepare Launch Assemble Nurture Transition Schedule/Charter

5. Raise your own spiritual children, or find surrogate parents to raise them