Discipleship Made Simple: Helping Others Grow in Faith

Every follower of Jesus has been called to make disciples, but many believers wonder where to begin. In this message from Matthew 28 and Acts 8, Pastor Chris Teien explains how ordinary Christians can confidently help others grow in their faith through simple, biblical discipleship.Discipleship is not reserved for pastors or ministry leaders. God calls every believer to invest in others by sharing His Word, encouraging obedience, and trusting the Holy Spirit to produce lasting spiritual growth.In This Message: 1. Make Yourself Available to Be Used by GodPhilip responded immediately when God directed him to the Ethiopian official. God often uses believers who are simply willing to be available and obedient. (Acts 8:26-29; Isaiah 6:8; Proverbs 3:5-6)2. Start with Where People ArePhilip listened before he taught. Effective discipleship begins by understanding where a person is spiritually and helping them take the next step toward Christ. (Acts 8:30-35; 1 Corinthians 9:22)3. Point People to Jesus Through ScripturePhilip explained the gospel directly from God's Word. Scripture remains the foundation for leading people to salvation and helping them grow as followers of Jesus. (Acts 8:32-35; Romans 10:17; Luke 24:27)4. Help People Take Their Next Step of ObedienceDiscipleship is more than learning information. It is helping people obey Christ through baptism, spiritual disciplines, and faithful daily living. (Acts 8:36-38; James 1:22; Matthew 28:19-20)5. Trust God to Do What You Cannot DoWe faithfully plant and water the seed, but only God can produce spiritual growth. As we invest in others, we can trust Him to accomplish His work in their lives. (1 Corinthians 3:6-7)TakeawayLook for someone God has placed in your life to encourage in their faith. Point them to Jesus through Scripture, help them take their next step of obedience, and trust God to produce lasting spiritual growth.Illustrations• Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian official demonstrates how God prepares both the messenger and the person who is ready to hear the gospel.• Personal experiences from ministry and everyday life illustrate how God opens opportunities when believers make themselves available to be used by Him.• Practical discipleship tools, including the Navigators lessons and other biblical resources, show how every Christian can confidently help others grow in their faith.Key Quotes"Be available for God to use you.""Start with where people are.""We plant the seed, but God makes it grow."Search TopicsDiscipleship, Matthew 28, Acts 8, Philip, Ethiopian eunuch, making disciples, Christian mentoring, spiritual growth, following Jesus, Pastor Chris TeienFull Episode & Transcript:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/1904122326.0419der Helping you apply God's Word and follow Jesus in everyday life. Learn more at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.church  Find episode transcripts at Well.faith