Calvary Knoxville

"Biblical Discipleship"

Discipleship Ministry

When various troubles arise, or temptations overtake a believer’s daily life, the causes can often be linked to a weak relationship with Jesus and a lack of knowledge of what God has already told us about how to handle situations and what He expects of us.

Discipleship is the bridge between a weekly Christian and a daily follower of Christ. It’s a process of following through on what Jesus said we must do if we “desire” to come after Him (Luke 9:23).

Calvary Knoxville offers a distinct study path that lays a broad-based foundation. It introduces us to various areas of life where we need the discipline of a professional athlete, how our Wonderful Counselor gives us guidance and instruction, and how He wants to use us in the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Becoming more like Jesus is the essence of Discipleship.

After going through our Discipleship Ministry, people experience a closer relationship with God, clarity about how God wants to use them in ministry, and a feeling of being led to be disciples and counselors themselves.

Read what others have said:

“The classes increased my hunger to study the Bible but specifically, the Spiritual Disciplines class prompted me to make some much needed changes in my life…It became a safe environment for me to just be myself without fear of rejection.” ~ Bernice

“Being able to converse with others that have been walking with God for much longer, and listening to them speak of their experiences and their applications of the disciplines have helped me to better grab hold of that which is mine and yours for the taking…the experience of an intimate and beautiful relationship in Christ Jesus!!”  ~ Christie

“I wish I had known these things 36 years ago!   I’m so grateful that God made this class available for me at Calvary Knoxville.” – Sandy.

While we offer structured courses, the journey of becoming more like our Savior is lifelong. So consider these classes “just the beginning” of how God is going to mold and shape you into the likeness of His Son, with a unique purpose that He planned before you were born!

Everything begins in the Foundations class, a prerequisite for the Disciplines and Counseling classes.  

The Parenting and Marriage classes will be independent of these, and there are no prerequisites for those classes except to either have kids or be married!

Below this interest form are more detailed explanations of each class’s topics. So, if you’re ready to become more like Jesus, please…

or learn about each class below first:

Cost:  $10.00  
Duration:  8 Weeks
Time and Location:  TBD
Class Prerequisite:  None

1. Foundations of Discipleship Class Subjects:

Introduction and Identity

Myth Busting | Cross Bearing | Relational Priority | Rules to Grow Spiritually | Daily Foundation | What Is Your Identity?
 

Jesus Christ The Son

Who is Jesus? | Creator | Sustainer | Redeemer | Why & how is all this important? | Saved by Grace | What Does This Mean?

The Fatherhood of God

Our Heavenly Father | A Father Who Knows | A Father Who Trains | Tools for Transformation | God’s Discipline | Tender Care | Provision and Protection

The Holy Spirit

Who is He? | His Work | His Help | His Fullness | His Gifts | His Empowerment | His Ministry

Growth & Maturity

Paul’s Example | Sanctification | Hinderances | Focusing on Others | Focusing on Ourselves | The Weight of Sin | The Believer’s Goals

Forgiveness & Reconciliation

God’s Sovereignty | Trials & Tribulation | Why Forgive? | The Cost of Unforgiveness | How To Relate | Steps to Forgiveness | Maintaining Your Commitment

Spiritual Warfare

The Unseen Enemy | The God of This Age | The Wiles of the Devil | The Ways of the World | Lust of the Eyes | The Attacks of the Enemy | Victory in the Battle | Our Advocate | Walk in the Light

Death & The End Times

Discerning Truth | The Power of Sheol Destroyed | The End Times | The Antichrist Revealed | The Great Tribulation | The Rapture | The 2nd Coming | The Righteous Judge | The White Throne Judgment | A New Heaven & Earth

Cost:  $20.00
Duration:  8 Weeks
Time and Location:  TBD

Class Prerequisite:  Completed Foundations of Discipleship Class

2. Disciplines of Discipleship Class Subjects

The Spiritual Disciplines

The only road to Christian maturity passes through the Spiritual Disciplines, but the end result is a closeness to Jesus and a Christ-likeness that comes by no other means.

Bible Intake (Parts 1 & 2)

There is no other Spiritual Discipline that comes close to the importance of the 5 colleges of Bible Intake and how they are the best “concrete” to build upon!

Prayer

Talking with God is expected and is second only to Bible Intake in terms of importance. Learn why prayer is so hard and how to remove the obstacles to prayer by learning the truth about Prayer!

Worship

Worship is more than just words and actions, but transcends to our hearts and minds. Learn why we cannot become Christ-like without and why He is worthy of our worship.

Evangelism

It’s an overflow yet a discipline. We learn why God requires it, why we’re not effective witnesses and what does God consider successful evangelism?

Serving

In God’s kingdom, no one is spiritually unemployed or retired. Every believer is gifted, has goals, and is expected to serve as it accomplishes more than just the service being performed!

Stewardship

The clock and the dollar greatly influence our lives, so how do they fit into our discipleship, and how are they at the heart of what leads to becoming more like Jesus?

Cost:  $20.00
Duration:  5 Weeks
Time and Location:  TBD

Class Prerequisite:  Completed Foundations of Discipleship Class

3. Counseling in Discipleship Class Subjects:

What is Biblical Counseling?

The Lord as Counselor | Counseling and Discipleship | Counseling and Sanctification

God's Means in Counseling

God’s Word in Counseling | The Holy Spirit in Counseling | Prayer in Counseling | Church Life in Counseling

Equipping Counselors

Who Does Counseling? | Equipping for Ministry | Vital Issues in Counseling | Guidelines for Counseling

Foundational Truths

Identification Truths of Romans 5-8 | Who We Are in Christ | The Renewing of the Mind | Spiritual Warfare

Major Threats

Forsaking our Wonderful Counselor | Turning to Worldly Counsel | A Reformation in Counseling

Parenting Discipleship Class Subjects:

COMING IN THE FUTURE!

Class Prerequisite:  None.

Marriage Discipleship Class Subjects:

COMING IN THE FUTURE!

Class Prerequisite:  None.