Discipleship Conference 2024

A Vision for Discipleship

The Vision for Discipleship
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? In this opening session we envision a life of following Jesus through the ABCs of Discipleship: Abide in Jesus, Become like Jesus, and Continue his work.
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Testimonies of Discipleship
As a branch continues to grow, its work expands. This is the way of discipleship – an ever-expanding, bearing of fruit through abiding and becoming like Christ. In this main session, learn from a panel of discipleship leaders on how they have faithfully attempted this work.

Breakout Topics:

The Legacy of Discipleship
Jesus had twelve disciples. They had more. Consequently, there exists an unbreakable link of first names between you and Jesus. In this breakout, you will remember and name some of those people and imagine forward to what this means for you and the next generation.

Discipleship in the Digital Age
Technology’s effect on discipleship cannot be ignored. In this breakout, we will learn to navigate the unique opportunities as well as the challenges disciples of Jesus face in a complex digital age.
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Discipleship and Evangelism
How does discipleship relate to evangelism? In this breakout, a HarvestCall leader will help us gain a clearer understanding of how discipleship serves as the cornerstone for effective evangelism. The session will provide valuable guidance on practicing a holistic approach to evangelistic efforts that lead others into living as committed disciples of Jesus.
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Personalizing Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual Disciplines can be defined as any practice that opens us up to the action of God [a “means of grace”]. They are not restricted to the “classic” disciplines we often think of. In this breakout, we will learn how to personalize disciplines, thereby positioning individuals from all types of personalities and circumstances to connect with God.
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Discipleship in the Every Day
Spectacular or “ah-ha” moments are the aim of discipleship – right? The reality is that most of life can be fairly mundane. Faithfulness in the workplace, parenting, campus and other common areas of life have the potential to bear the fruit of discipleship as well. In this breakout, we will consider how to approach our “every day” with a lens of discipleship.
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Practice Forums:

Our practice forums will provide an opportunity to discuss and practice actual disciplines of the disciple. How can these disciplines support our abiding in Christ?

Abiding Through Stillness

Abiding Through Simplicity

Abiding Through Sabbath

Abiding Through Scripture Meditation

Abiding Through Worship

Abiding Through Fasting

Abiding Through Visual Art

Abiding Through Fellowship