16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Preparing Your Personal Testimony
A concise article by Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) that gives readers simple and concrete steps to take in order to prepare and share their own story of how they became a follower of Jesus. https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/share-the-gospel/evangelism-principles/preparing-your-personal-testimony.html
The 3 Circles Presentation
A brief video in which Jimmy Scroggins, pastor, and creator of the 3 Circles method, presents the 3 Circles from beginning to end. In just four minutes, watch to learn how you can share the gospel simply and clearly with those around you.
North American Mission Board, 3 Circles
A website that provides a variety of resources related to sharing the gospel via the 3 Circles method. Find helpful guides, videos, and an iPhone app, and hear stories from those who came to faith in Jesus through 3 Circles.
The Master Plan of Evangelism
Perhaps one of the most influential books ever written on the topic of making disciples, Dr. Robert Coleman points readers to seek the Scriptures in order to answer the question: what was Jesus’ strategy for making disciples? Coleman answers the question with eight principles drawn from the life and practice of Jesus as revealed in the four gospel accounts.
Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones
Pastors Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin help readers create a sustainable rhythm of gospel-driven discipleship in the areas of time, moments, and milestones. Filled with practical suggestions, plans, and Scripture, Family Discipleship will equip readers to develop a special plan for their families as they raise up their kids to love and follow Jesus.
T4T: A Discipleship Re-Revolution
T4T retells the story of the world’s fastest church planting movement, catalyzed by an outreach and church planting program called Training for Trainers (T4T) developed by Ying and Grace Kai. Steve Smith describes how T4T’s principles can be applied to your life and ministry in a process that has been seen effective in reproducing communities of faith and bearing fruit all over the world.
Gospel Fluency
In Gospel Fluency, Jeff Vanderstelt encourages and equips readers to speak the truths of Jesus into the everyday stuff of life through biblical insight, practical wisdom, and compelling stories. By rehearsing it and immersing in its truths, any Christian can become gospel fluent and begin to see how everything in life can be transformed by the hope of the gospel.
