“We proclaim Him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ. I labor for this, striving with His strength that works powerfully in me…Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” (Colossians 1:28-29, 2:6-7)

If interested in discipleship at OIF, please contact Elder Calvin.

Media Resources

Listen to our Discipleship Essentials training series to learn about the importance and how-to’s of discipleship at OIF.

1. Discipleship Theory – Following Jesus’ example and the power of spiritual multiplication
2. Discipleship Preparation – Faithful, Available, Teachable
3. Discipleship in Action – Commitment and focusing on life change

Print Resources

OIF Spiritual Flow Chart – Identify what stage of spiritual growth and maturity you are in

Preparing for Discipleship – The initial steps and initial meeting of a discipleship

OIF Approved/Recommended Discipleship Book Materials

Starting Out: Growing in Christ: the five assurances – The Navigators (required for all baptism candidates)

Level 1

Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ – Greg Ogden

Level 2

How do people change – Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp

Level 3

Relationships – Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp

Other resources:

Leadership Essentials: Shaping Vision, Multiplying Influence, Defining Character – Greg Ogden