A disciplemaking teacher follows our Lord’s agenda in Matthew 28:18-20. We disciple under His authority with His presence a vital part of the process. We should find ourselves described in a variety of ways as we pull on God’s power as disciple makers.
An Acrostic Describing What a Disciplemaking Teacher Does as a Discipler
D – Demonstrator
… able to say “follow me as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Cor. 11:1)
I – Investor
… take what we’ve been given and invest it in others (1 Thess. 2:7-8; 2 Tim. 2:2)
S – Supporter
come along side with feedback and encouragement (Heb. 10:25; 1 Thess. 5:14)
C – Challenger
… spur others on to love and good deeds (Heb. 10:24)
I – Instructor
… teach others to not only know but live in accordance with God’s Word (Matt. 28:19-20; Col. 1:28-29; James 1:22-25)
P – Prayer
… trust God to do the heart work (Eph. 1:15-19a; Phil. 1:4-6)
L – Learner
… show by example that the Christian life is a growth process, not an instantaneous arrival (Phil. 3:12-14)
E – Equipper
… prepare people to do their part in helping others grow as well (Eph. 4:11-16)
R – Reproducer
… invest in students who in turn disciple others (2 Tim. 2:2)
When we as teachers do these things, it leads to students not only knowing about God but growing in their walk with Him so they in turn serve others.
For a Training Resource, Check Out: DISCIPLESHIP: Isn’t teaching a lesson enough? Teacher Training Worksheet (Please note that the acrostic in this post is not included in this resource.)