Discipleship At Harvest
At Harvest, everything we do is connected to our mission: “To glorify God by making disciples of all nations.” We want to help move people deeper into their relationship with God and ready them to make disciples wherever God might send them. Because of this mission, we have articulated a direction for Christ-followers called The Pathway. The Pathway consists of four biblical mandates that define and direct the Christian toward both maturity and multiplication. Each of the four mandates has three practical “mile-markers” that prompt individuals toward ongoing application of God’s Word in their every-day life. All of our ministries, ministry events, and ministry resources are connected to the Pathway’s mandates and mile-markers in order to further the spiritual development of people at every age and life-stage.
The four biblical mandates of the The Pathway:
FOLLOW CHRIST
GROW TOGETHER
DISCIPLE OTHERS
REACH THE WORLD
FOLLOW CHRIST
Begin a relationship with Jesus
COMMIT | Surrender your life to Christ personally.
(Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-10)
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READ
“Follow Me” by David PlattWATCH
“Surrender: Consider the Cost” (Sermon/Brian White)LISTEN
“Following Christ is Costly” by Desiring God (podcast ep.)DO
Share your salvation story/testimony with someone (with 1 believer and 1 unbeliever)
OBEY | Profess faith in Christ publicly through Believer’s Baptism.
(Acts 2:28, Acts 16:31-32)
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Attend Discover Harvest
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READ
10 Key Bible Verses on Obedience by Crossway (article)“Need to know” by Gary Millar
WATCH
“By This We Know” (Sermon/Brian White)LISTEN
The Centrality and Sweetness of Obedience (Sermon/Jonathan Engle)DO
Work through “Commands of Christ” study
Take Pathway Assessment (future resource)
ABIDE | Walk with Christ in relationship.
(John 15:1-11)
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New Believers Guide (part 1 – future resource)
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READ
Habits of Grace by David Mathis
New Morning Mercies by Paul TrippWATCH
Abide Sermon Series (Brian White)
Freedom Group - Abide Teaching (not available yet)LISTEN
What does it mean to Abide in Christ? (podcast)DO
Memorize John 15:1-17
Work through “Abide” bible study (request a copy)
Grow Together
Mature in faith through biblical community
GATHER | Respond to God in Spirit and Truth.
(John 4:23-24)
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Commit to worshiping in one of our 3 services consistently.
8:00 | 9:30 | 11:15 amCommit to worship through giving
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READ
Rediscovering the Church by Collin HansenAwe by Paul David Tripp
WATCH
The Pathway | Grow Together | Gather (Sermon/ Brian White)LISTEN
Download and Listen to Harvest Worship PlaylistDO
Prepare for Worship: Prioritize getting to bed at a good time, asking God to lead your heart in worship, and arriving early enough to fellowship.
BELONG | Connect in Christ’s family, the church.
(Ephesians 4:11-16)
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Get Into a Group:
Life Group, Freedom Groups, Equip Group, D-GroupNext Steps Toward Commitment: Meet Harvest, Discover Harvest, Membership Commitment
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READ
Life Together by BonhoefferRadical Together by David Platt
WATCH
The Pathway | Grow Together | Belong (Sermon/Brian White)The Church
(Sermon Jam - John H Munro)DO
Study Through the “One Another’s” of the New TestamentSocial Covenant by Dr. Garrett Higbee, Pastor of Soul Care, Transformed Level 1.
Love One Another (John 13:34)
Welcome One Another (Romans 15:7)
Bear One Another’s Burdens (Galatians 6:1-2)
Encourage One Another (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Instruct One Another (Romans 15:14)
Confess to One Another (James 5:16)
Forgive One Another (Colossians 3:12-13)
Pray for One Another (James 5:16)
Comfort One Another (2 Corinthians 13:11)
Stir Up One Another (Hebrews 10:24)
Full Study available for purchase.
SERVE | Sacrifice your time and use your gifts to build up the church.
(1 Peter 4:10-11)
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Connect with Harvest staff about serving opportunities.
Submit a Serve Form
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READ
How (Not) to Discover Your Spiritual Gift by Tom SchreinerCaring for One Another by Ed Welch
WATCH
The Pathway | Grow Together | Serve (Sermon/Scott McDowell)Empty yourself to Serve Others : Philippians 2:12-13 by John Piper
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Pray about what ministry God wants you to serve in.
DISCIPLE OTHERS
Pursue purposeful multiplication
DISCERN | Identify the need and privilege for making disciples.
(2 Corinthians 5:17-21)
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Assess who you are intentionally discipling.
Ask the Ministry Leader you serve under about how you can actively disciple others.
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READ
“Discipling” by Mark DeverWATCH
Disciple Others - Discern (sermon, Brian White)DO
Pray and ask God for a passion to disciple and people to disciple.
PREPARE | Learn how to make mature, multiplying disciples.
(Acts 2:36-42)
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Apprentice in a Group: Life, Equip, Freedom, Student Group.
Join a D-Group
Complete Transformed Leadership Training 2 & 3 for Group Leader & Coaches Training
Inquire about a summer internship at Harvest.
Pursue ministry apprenticeship under a Pastor or Director of a Harvest ministry.
Explore Pastoral Residency
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READ
“Replicate” by Robby GallatyWATCH
Disciple Others - Prepare (Sermon, Brian White)DO
Determine how you are discipling each person in your home.
APPLY | Embrace specific disciple-making opportunities.
(2 Timothy 2:2)
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Lead a D-Group, Life Group, Freedom Group, Student Group
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READ
Family Discipleship by Matt Chandler & Adam GriffinThe Trellis and the Vine by Marshall and Payne
Dangerous Calling, Bible Study on 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus
WATCH
Disciple Others - Apply (Sermon, Brian White)
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Lead your family in discipleship and worship.Pray that God would give you the power to disciple others with His Word and with help from the Holy Spirit.
Reach the World
Launch onto the mission of God
ENGAGE | Step into God’s mission locally.
(Acts 1:8)
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Prayer Map and Prayer Walk with your Life Group (Resource coming soon.)
Learn more and get involved with the “Care Portal” through Hands of Hope. Email Megan.
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READ
“Living On Mission In Your Community” - NAMB
Surprise the World by Michael Frost
WATCH
LISTEN
Reach the World - Engage (Sermon, Pastor Matt Brewer)
DO
Get coaching for and/or plan a “Love Your Neighbor” ministry
Prayer walk your neighborhood on a regular Basis
GO | Participate in God’s mission globally.
(Matthew 28:18-20)
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READ
Unexpected Journey by Thom Rainer
Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper
Risk Is Right by John Piper
WATCH
REACH22 (Sermon by David Platt)
LISTEN
Reach the World - Go (Sermon, Pastor Matt Brewer)
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Pray regularly for the spread of the Gospel in specific nations and using Operation World (Jason Mandryk)
Commit to giving regularly towards Great Commission Giving
Pray and investigate about joining a Church Planting/Congregation opportunity
Contact Matt about sending a care package to one of our missionaries/global partners
Become part of a care group for our missions partner
MULTIPLY | Advance God’s mission collectively.
(Malachi 1:11)
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Commit to a Church Planting/ Congregation Team
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READ
Gaining by Losing by JD Greear
Radical Together by David Platt
LISTEN
Reach the World - Multiply (Sermon, Pastor Brian White - Coming Soon)
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Pray about whether or not God would have you engage in ministry as a full-time missionary or church planter
Pray for Church plants