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Jesus offered a very simple invitation 13 times in the Bible: ‘Follow me’. And for those who accepted that invitation he also said: ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’.

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About Discipleship

As Christians we are all called to be disciples, followers of Jesus. We will be very different, some will be better at it than others, some will look different, some will act differently, but it is for us all. As soon as we respond to the invitation of Jesus to ‘Follow me’ we are undertaking the most exciting and fulfilling journey.Being a disciple will mean us recognising that our faith isn’t something that can be put into convenient compartments – it is a ‘whole of life’ activity! It is something we will need to:Keep working on – so below there are examples of different courses and resources to help with this, that will be helpful for churches or individuals. Getting to know our Bibles better and praying are essential for disciples, as is talking about our faith.Recognise it isn’t always easy – Jesus’ first disciples made lots of mistakes and we all will too, but God continues to love us and journey with us.Talk about – Small groups are a great way of doing this for lots of people, but we may also find that talking to a friend or someone from church or a Christian minister will be helpful.Share – People say faith is personal, but we go back to the instruction of Jesus to tell others, and we find that it might be personal, but it’s also to be shared. As we grow as confident disciples, we will want to tell others.

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"There is no stopping; every day, every hour it goes further. Whoever sets his foot on this way finds that his life has become a journey on the road. It leads through green pastures and through the dark valley, but the Lord will always lead on the right pathway."

Dietrich Bonhoeffered

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Diocesan Study Courses

A Jesus Shaped Culture

A five-session course reflecting on the Diocesan Culture Guide

Croeso/Extending Our Welcome

Two new courses to help our churches further develop their culture of invitation and welcome.

'The 5 Branches'

A course looking at the 5 Branches of our Diocesan Vision: Discipleship, Stewardship, Social Justice, Equality and Diversity, …

2021 Lent Course: ‘Dying to Live’

This course explores what it means to be a life-long disciple of Christ

2021 Advent Course: ‘Wait, Trust, Commit'

A 3 part course offering a time of reflection and expectation, hope and trust, and recommitment

'Faith in our Future'

A course looking deeper into our Diocesan Vision, its branches of mission and ministry, and the growth we …

Beginning in Faith

Alpha

A well-known 10-week course used by many churches and originating from Holy Trinity, Brompton. One of its features …

The Why Course

This course offers a more Catholic perspective.

Christianity Explored

This seven-week course exploring the Gospel of Mark gives you time and space to think through who Jesus …

Christian Enquiry Agency

The Christian Enquiry Agency website is a fantastic place for people to explore and ask questions about faith …

Christianity

This site explores questions you may have about the Christian faith.

Growing in Faith

Pilgrim

This is a major teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England. It aims to help every …

Why on earth…?

This collection opens up some of life’s hardest questions in an accessible way. Each session offers simple first …

Discipleship Explored

This eight-week course based on Philippians follows on from the Christianity Explored course (mentioned above).

Faith Pictures

This Church Army course helps Christians to talk naturally to friends, neighbours and colleagues about what they believe. …

Life on the Frontline

This six-session DVD resource for small groups aims to inspire and equip Christians to make a difference on …

Leading your Church into Growth

Offers various different courses for people exploring the Christian faith, beginning their journey of faith or growing as …

Are you ready?

This is a book of 19 ready-to-use interactive sessions aimed at young people who are preparing for confirmation. …

Growing Leaders

Some people might also find this course a good way of developing and sustaining leadership across larger churches …

Making Disciples

Making Disciples offers a new, yet richly old way of talking about discipleship and spiritual formation for individuals, …

Bible Study

The Bible Society

The Bible Society have this inexpensive but really helpful resource that can be used by groups, online or …