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2. Application : learning to set goals to walk in step with the Word of God

3. Appropriation : claiming the promises of God in prayer and praise

VII. How to equip a disciple: MAP Principles of Training

A. Determine the training objectives.

1. Spiritual disciplines?

2. Bible Doctrine?

3. Ministry skills?

4. Personal character issues?

Rule of thumb: Ask the Holy Spirit to help you focus on the few items and issues that will make the greatest impact in terms of edification and fruit bearing in the life of the person being discipled.

B. M – Mastery : You must first become a master of the act yourself.

1. Luke 6.40 and discipleship

2. The centrality of modeling

3. “One-step ahead”

C. A – Apprenticeship : You acquire an apprentice committed to learn the act.

1. The principle of selection

2. The principle of association

3. The principle of cooperation

Context Values/Vision

4. The principle of delegation

Prepare Launch Assemble Nurture Transition Schedule/Charter