![]() ![]() Disciple makers know that the struggle to live a fruitful life is real for themselves and those they are discipling.ĭefense only disciple makers tend toward the relational end of the disciple making scale. The same is true in the lives of those we are discipling. You may ask, what is the discipler defending against? Consider that the Bible instructs everyone to be on guard against such things as the love of money, Satan’s schemes, living an idle life, etc. ![]() To be a defensive star, she must develop key skills such as listening, curiosity, questions asking, flexibility, coaching, and encouraging. Though most play defense, being skilled in it isn’t easy. As she listens she responds to what’s happening in the life of the disciple. Often life sets the agenda, sickness, marital strife, career problems, etc. Conversations begin as a result of questions about life, ministry, or goals carried over from the last meeting. They engage the disciple without an agenda or intentional plan. On offense, he’s seeking to move the disciple forward in an area of need. ![]() Defensive disciple making means the discipler is responding and reacting. If disciple making had stars today they’d be doing what those gridiron greats did in 1920, playing both offense and defense. ![]()
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