What Can I Do to Disciple Like Jesus?

What Can I Do?

For Parents

Perhaps you are asking yourself the question; "What can I do to disciple like Jesus?" There are many things you can do, but the most important thing you can do is to begin taking steps in that direction; and "baby steps" are a good start! Below are some actions that you can take to get started.

Pray for the Lord's leading about how you should disciple your children.
Read Disciple Like Jesus For Parents.
Study the way that Jesus Christ made disciples, and His command for us to make disciples. Visit the What DID Jesus Do? page.
Complete the Disciple Like Jesus Self Assessment.
Make decisions about how you will begin to disciple like Jesus made disciples.
Go to the Decisions page and let us know of your decision.
Check back to this website for new Testimonies.
Participate on the Blog to share your ideas and to read other parent's ideas.
Download the Free E-Book.
Visit the Tools for Growth page to find other resources.
Watch Inspiring Videos here.
Read the Frequently Asked Questions.
Be discriminating about which people and media you allow to teach your children.
Limit entertainment; remember that following Jesus is all about teaching and ministering to others. When you choose entertainment, make God glorifying choices.
Make a commitment to personally disciple your children.
Build deep relationships by spending lots of time with your children.
Read the Bible daily to your children and as the Holy Spirit leads, teach them.
Ask lots of questions when you are with your children. Let them articulate what they believe.
Sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with your children.
Pray with and for your children, for neighbors, for family, for the lost, and for other believers.
Obey Deuteronomy 6; teach them about God when they arise, when they are in the car, when they are in your home, and when they go to bed.
Teach your children to teach; give them opportunities to teach the family.
Look for opportunities to talk about the Lord as you are going places.
Have family worship/devotions each day at home, in the car, at the park, wherever you go.
Tell your children about the goodness of the Lord and give personal testimonies.
Point out answers to prayers and how the Lord is working in and around you.
Show your children by personal example of how to Disciple Like Jesus; take them when you minister to others, pray for others, take meals to others, visit hospitals and nursing homes, etc.
Don't send your children out alone; like Jesus, always send them out with a trusted adult. Don't rely on others to decide who is trustworthy; you must know them!
Be aware of modern day "wolves," they are numerous. Take proactive measures to protect your children from these wolves. The best way to protect your children is to be with them wherever they go.

For Pastors

Print out and distribute copies of the Disciple Like Jesus E-Book for Parents and Grandparents.
Look for our next book Disciple Like Jesus for Church Leaders.
Teach and preach about the way that Jesus made disciples.
Show your congregation how Jesus used Deuteronomy 6 prior to giving us the Great Commission.
Encourage parents to take the steps listed above.
Challenge the parents and grandparents in your congregation to read the Bible aloud to their families.
Have testimonies in your services from parents who are making disciples of their children.
Encourage parents to be involved in their children's ministries.

For Grandparents

If you have not discipled your children, prayerfully ask for their forgiveness.
Show them Deuteronomy 6 and point out how Jesus used this scripture to make disciples.
Ask your adult children for permission to talk with them about the Bible.
Faithfully pray for your children and grandchildren.
Look for opportunities to serve them, and give testimonies of the goodness of the Lord.
Stay involved in your children's lives by meeting their needs, but don't meddle.
When you have your grandchildren with you, read and teach the bible to them.
If you took your children to church when they were in your home, acknowledge the good things that you did for them. Rejoice in the fact that you ensured that your children heard the word of God.
Take comfort in the hope about the saying that "God's word shall not return void" in your children's lives.
Never give up on your children, discipleship is for life!

What Can I Do to Help This Ministry Help Other Parents?

Are you also concerned about the number of children that the church is losing? Please join us in casting the vision about how Jesus made disciples. Below are some things you can do to help.

Please pray for this ministry.

Go to the Decisions page and record your decision there.
Tell others about Disciple Like Jesus ministry.
Send us your Testimonies and Real Life Examples.
Participate on the Blog and tell others about the blog.