Making better disciples is key. By better we are looking to move people along in there sanctification. Sanctification is the process of becoming more holy. You may have heard language like becoming more like Jesus when talking of sanctification. We desire that above all. Making better disciples also means that you would be trained in disciplines of Christian living. This training would occur in close groups.
A closed group simply means the group is comprised of believers only. The focus is training. The context is discipling and the intent is to continue assimilation. A closed group is composed of believers that covenant together to meet over a short period of time for the purpose of becoming equipped to accomplish the objectives of the church.
Discipleship is a lifelong journey of obedience to Christ that transforms a person's values and behavior which results in ministry in the person's home, church and the world. It is the process of teaching new citizens in the kingdom of God to love, trust and obey God and how to win and train others to do the same.
The basic structure for closed groups will primarily include several short-term tracks (6 -13 weeks in length) and one time events for training the body of Christ. In my next post I will discuss and give more definition to the tracks.
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