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Discipleship… after Wide Consultation Methodist Council Holiness & Risk event GS report to conference Numerous discussions...

...in line with Our Calling and Our Priorities not a ‘new initiative’ but an extension of focus and prioritising... Discipleship…

less ‘another top down initiative’ more about ‘getting in step’ than ‘banging a drum’ Discipleship…

recognition that making and nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ is an essential call and ministry of the local church Discipleship…

So making disciples of Jesus Christ is an essential call and ministry of the local church – evangelism matters Making Disciples Matters

recognition that nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ is an essential ministry of the local church Making Disciples Matters

Three main themes/ strands identified Discipleship…

Whole-life Life-long World- changing Discipleship…

connected, authentic discipleship Whole-Life Discipleship… The Martha effect – in the home The Nicanor effect – in the Church The Obadiah effect – in the workplace The Solomon effect – in the public square

The Martha effect – in the home The Nicanor effect – in the Church The Obadiah effect – in the workplace The Solomon effect – in the public square Life-Long Discipleship…

Because Christian discipleship is not primarily about self improvement World-Changing Discipleship… The Martha effect – in the home The Nicanor effect – in the Church The Obadiah effect – in the workplace The Solomon effect – in the public square

Together these themes/strands re-express and support a focus on personal and social holiness deep in the heart of Methodism... Discipleship…

they challenge individuals to be good disciples... Personal Discipleship… through means of grace, and spiritual disciplines...

belonging to the people of God, accountability, service, witness etc... for the glory of God and the sake of the World Corporate Discipleship…

building on what’s happening learning from each other offering a greater mission rationale and focus going on the ‘road’ Discipleship…and Mapping a Way Forward

The intentional making and nurturing of Christian disciples will be offered as the desired outcome and clear intention of the Mapping a Way Forward: Regrouping for Mission process. So that Methodism – at every level of its being – becomes a more useful tool in the hands of a missionary God.... Discipleship…and Mapping a Way Forward

Our task today... “Are the Connexional Team in step … with God, Church, Society?” “What might our ‘uniquely and best be?’” Discipleship…