How can we practice spirituality through discipleship training training?
Let us first talk about what is spiritual. Spiritual, in short, means things, actions, etc. that belong to the Holy Spirit. When a person is called spiritual, it means that he is a person who obeys the Holy Spirit. The more spiritual a person is, the more he obeys the Holy Spirit, and the better he produces the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
How do we do spiritual formation through discipleship training training?
In order to be spiritually trained, discipleship training training must be intentional.
What is intentional?
Intentional means that before we do anything, we must have a clear goal and move toward it with all our effort. However, in the process, we will inevitably face difficulties and challenges. Therefore, we must review and make corrections from time to time. In making corrections, we may have to change our mindset or change our strategies, and leaving our comfort zone.
The author of the book “Peak- How to Master Anything” lists four standard actions of “intentional”: 1) Clarity of Purpose 2) Focus on Purpose 3) Clear Feedback and 4) Leaving the Comfort Zone.
Our goal in discipleship training is to grow in 4 areas. The first is commitment to Christ. The second is servanthood. The third is being a witness for Christ. The fourth is learning the character of Christ.
Each time we do discipleship training, we emphasise the direction in which we want to go. The curriculum is also designed towards these goals. Each time we study, we have specific reflections and application. We also actively pray for the Holy Spirit’s help so that we can have life changes and be willing to leave our comfort zone to engage in more ministry.
Our strategy in discipleship training is firstly through intentional teaching and training. The second is the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. We believe that with the two power sources that God has given us; the Bible and the Holy Spirit, life change in our trainees is just around the corner. Not only will their lives be changed, but they will also be trained to be leaders in the church, to serve and to grow the church.
Prayer for the participants of the discipleship training is vital. We believe that through prayer, the Holy Spirit will work in the participants to bring about change and deliverance.
Intentional discipleship training is the best spiritual discipline because we do it intentionally. We are here to help people grow spiritually. We emphasise the concept of knowing and doing. For us, knowing but not doing is not knowing. Spiritual growth can only come from doing God’s Word, anything else is just a waste of time.