Our Mission is clear, and non-negotiable:
“…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.” (Matthew 28:18,19)
We are directed to make disciples, authentic disciples (who reproduce disciples), not mere converts or believers.
HOW do we make authentic disciples?
Here’s a valuable tool I’ve used to grow disciples. See what you think.
The Life Transformation Group (LTG) system is a grassroots tool for emotional and spiritual growth. Through this simple system, the most essential elements of vital spiritual ministry are released to common Christians without the need for specialized training. It taps the disciple’s internal motivation and provides the support needed to grow in the essentials of a spiritual life. The LTG empowers the common Christian to do the uncommon work of reproductive disciple making.
A Life Transformation Group is made up of two to three people, all of the same gender, who meet weekly for personal accountability in the areas of their spiritual growth and development. A group should not grow beyond three but multiply into two groups of two rather than a single group of four. If a fourth person is added to the group, it is recommended that the group consider itself “pregnant” and ready to give birth to a second group. After the fourth person has demonstrated sufficient faithfulness to the group for two to three weeks, the group should multiply into two groups of two.
There is no curriculum or training needed for the LTG. A simple bookmark that stays in the participant’s Bible is all that is needed. The LTG accountability consists of three essential disciplines for personal spiritual growth, a steady diet of Scripture, confession of sin, and prayer for others who need Christ.
Read the rest of this excerpt about LTGs here (PDF)
This excerpt is from Cultivating a Life for God: Chapter 8 by Neil Cole © 1999
VIEW VIDEO: Neil Cole explains disciple making and Life Transformation Groups.
LISTEN TO AUDIO: Answering Questions about Life Transformation Groups by Neil Cole & Paul Kaak
Click here to view the entire Life Transformation bookmark/accountability card to use in this disciple-making effort.
