Developing a Structured Disciple-Making Process at First Baptist Church of Garrettsville, Ohio

Abstract

This project was designed to develop a structured disciple-making process at First Baptist Church of Garrettsville, Ohio. Chapter 1 gives the ministry context of FBCG and the goals and rationale for the project. Chapter 2 provides an exegesis of Matthew 9:35–38. This examination of Scripture demonstrates Matthew arranged his Gospel in a way that revealed one of the ways Jesus made disciples. Chapter 3 surveys several authors who discuss ideas about the nature of the disciple-making done by Jesus and how and if that should be continued today. Chapter 4 looks at the implementation of the project. That includes surveying FBCG members and regular attendees to discover their disciple-making habits and attitudes. Chapter 4 also details the process of creation and teaching the curriculum leading to a ministry plan for a disciple-making process. Chapter 5 reflects on the effectiveness of the project based on specific goals.