Matthew 28:18-20 – Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

1. The Seeker – I am considering Jesus Christ.

2. The Believer – I have placed my faith in Jesus Christ as Savior.

3. The Worker – I am plugged in and serving Christ using my gifts.

4. The Disciplemaker – I am multiplying my impact by equipping others to serve Christ.

The Four Chairs (stages) Where am I spiritually?

WHAT – Matthew 28:18-20 – Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing…  20 and teaching ...”

HOW – 2 Timothy 2:2 – And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 

1. The Seeker – I am considering Jesus Christ.

2. The Believer – I have placed my faith in Jesus Christ as Savior.

3. The Worker – I am plugged in and serving Christ using my gifts.

4. The Disciplemaker – I am multiplying my impact by equipping others to serve Christ.

The Four Chairs (stages) Where am I spiritually?

1. Choosing to believe in Christ as my Savior

Jesus said, Come and see/believe in Me2. Choosing to serve Christ faithfully with

my giftsJesus said, Follow me… fishers of men

3. Choosing to disciple/train others who can also reproduce

Jesus said, Abide in me and you will bear much fruit… fruit that will last.

The Three DecisionsWhere am I spiritually?

1. Multiplying my life– Take responsibility to help a couple other people grow spiritually (taking initiative, but not being pushy)

Get to know a variety of people – ABF, studies, coffee…

Intentionally encourage them – Ask, follow up…Consistently pray for them – Make a list...

2. Multiplying my ministry– Mentor others in my current ministry (2 to multiply)

Expect to eventually replace yourself – stop feeling possessive.

Expect them to improve on how you do it – stop feeling defensive.

A. I can only bear fruit through abiding in Christ – living close and dependent on Christ (15:1-7).

B. Bearing fruit is how I glorify God (15:8).C. Bearing fruit is the result of loving God (15:9-10)D. Bearing fruit results in real joy (15:11-13)E. Bearing fruit makes me God’s friend (15:14-15).F. Bearing fruit enables my impact to outlive me

(15:16).G. God delights to answer fruit-bearing prayers

(John 14:12-14; 15:7, 16; 16:23-24).