Has connected with other believers in relationship through small group ministries

• A disciple continues to regularly meet with other believers. Hebrews 10:25
• A disciple knows God is always present where two or more believers are gathered. Matthew 18:20
• A disciple fellowships with other Christians. 1 John 1:3

Displays their Christian commitment through continued involvement in regular worship and is now serving in the local congregation

• A disciple worships publicly. Acts 2:46
• A disciple lives a public life for all to see. Romans 1:8
• A disciple worships God. Revelation 22:9

Is living a love relationship with God

• A disciple lives according to their relationship with Jesus instead of merely following traditions. Matthew 9:14
• A disciple seeks to be pleasing to the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:9
• A disciple's behavior is controlled by the love of Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:14
• A disciple understands how much God loves them. Ephesian 3:18-19
• A disciple-maker does everything heartily, as serving God, not men. Colossians 3:23

Exhibits Christian characteristics: tithe, loving your neighbor, walk by faith, service, personal bible study and faithfulness

• A disciple gives to the needy. Matthew 6:2
• A disciple hates evil and holds to what is good. Romans 12:9
• A disciple obeys the physical laws of the government. Romans 13:1, 2, 5
• A disciple experiences joy. 1 Corinthians 8:2
• A disciple does not boast of their accomplishments, but only of Christ's. Galatians 6:14
• A disciple knows God's will for his/her life. Ephesians 1:1
• A disciple serves without grumbling or disputing. Philippians 2:14
• A disciple disciplines themselves for the purpose of godliness. 1 Timothy 4:7
  
• A disciple is not addicted to anything. Titus 1:7
  
• A disciple lives a disciplined life. Hebrews 12:7, 12-13
  
• A disciple denies worldly lusts and lives a holy life. Peter 1:14-16, 2:11-12
  
• A disciple financially supports those in ministry. Romans 16:2, 1 Corinthians 9:1-14
  
• A married disciple fulfills his/her conjugal duties within marriage. 1 Corinthians 7:5
  
• A disciple tithes, financially supports ministry and personal needs as an intentional habit and in proportion to his/her prosperity. Luke 11:39-52; 1 Corinthians 16:2
  
• A disciple loves his/her neighbor by sharing their burdens. Galatians 6:2-6
  
• A disciple praises God. Ephesians 1:3
  
• A disciple seeks to "grow up" spiritually and to know truth from error. Ephesians 4:14
  
• A wife submits to her husband's leadership. Ephesians 5:22; Colossians 3:18
  
• A husband loves his wife. Ephesians 5:25; Colossians 3:19
  
• A disciple studies scripture to prepare for service. 2 Timothy 2:15
  
• A disciple is to be an example to all believers by conduct. 1 Timothy 4:12
  
• A disciple responsibly provides for his own needs. 2 Thessalonians 3:10, 12
  
• Women who are disciples dress modestly. 1 Timothy 2:9
  
• A disciple lives by faith. Hebrews 10:38-39, 11:5, 8
  
• A disciple obeys God's word. Revelation 1:3, 2:26, 3:8, 3:19, 12:17, 14:12

Is involved in ministry and ministry training

• A disciple accepts the invitation to train to develop the basic behavior, habits, and skills of a disciple. Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:18; Luke 5:27-28
  
• A disciple lives and ministers intentionally. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Believes Jesus can do and does miraculous things

• A disciple believes Jesus can and asks Jesus to do supernatural feats. Luke 4:38-39
  
• A disciple knows Jesus is Lord of all nature. Matthew 8:27
  
• A disciple knows Jesus is more powerful than Satan. Luke 11:20-22

Is learning to live a Holy Spirit controlled and empowered life

• A disciple receives the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38
• A disciple puts to death the deeds of the flesh/body. Romans 8:13
• A disciple knows that God has given spiritual gifts to Christians. Ephesians 4:7
• A disciple uses his/her spiritual gift to serve others. 1 Peter 4:10
• Shares faith through words and action
• A disciple invites persons they know to learn about Jesus. Matthew 1:41, 4:29, 9:10
• A disciple spends time with non-believers seeking to evangelize them. Mark 2:17
• A disciple verbally shares his/her faith. Philippians 1:14
• A disciple is a doer of the word, not just a hearer. James 1:22-25
• Believes in and experiences the power of prayer
• A disciple knows that unbiased prayer will be answered by God. Matthew 18:19
• A disciple knows God does not answer prayers of those seeking to further a life of sin. John 9:31
• A disciple prays. Acts 2:42
• Spends time with other believers in fellowship
• A disciple devotes themselves to the fellowship of Christians. Acts 2:42
• A disciple is hospitable. Acts 21:7
• A disciple's goal in disputes is to maintain peace to demonstrate our unity in Christ. Ephesians 4:3-4
• A disciple knows the purpose of the interactive life of a church (body) is to bring its members to Christ-likeness - to be a mature disciple. Ephesians 4:13
• A disciple knows that individual maturity comes as the church corporately works together to make disciples. Ephesians 4:16
• A disciple shares with others. Hebrews 13:16
• Is accountable to a mentor
• A disciple spends time observing the disciplemaker in ministry. Mark 1:29
• A disciple spends lots of time with the disciplemaker. Luke 8:1
• A disciple does the same work as his/her disciplemaker. Acts 6:8
• A disciple serves under the leadership of a disciplemaker as a child serves his/her father. Philippians 2:22
• A disciple is subject to the elders. 1 Peter 5:5
• Is raising children in the Lord
• A disciple sets an example worthy of imitation. 1 Corinthians 4:16-17
• A child obeys his/her parents. Colossians 3:20
• A father does not exasperate his children. Colossians 3:21
• A disciplemaker manages his own household well, keeping his/her children under control. 1 Timothy 3:4, 12
• Is encouraging to others
• A disciple gently restores those caught in sin. Galatians 6:1
• A disciple does not speak against a brother. James 4:11, 5:9-11
• A disciple regularly meets with other Christians for mutual encouragement in spiritual growth Hebrews 3:13, 10:24-25
  
  

SERVING CHRIST THROUGH OTHERS: PART 1
Demonstrating God's Love by using gifts and abilities to serve within the church, the community and beyond.