General Instructions
The Disciple Equipping Program (DEP) is designed to be used in an
accountability relationship with a more mature spiritual believer
discipling a new believer or someone who has never been discipled (Matt 28:19-20; 2 Tim 2:1-4).
DEP Level I is for the Development of Leaders in Ministry
DEP Level II is for the Establishment of Associates in Ministry
DEP Level III is for the Advancement of Staff in Ministry
- This is best accomplished systematically working through the DEP
starting with Level I Basic and progressing though one level at a time.
- Schedule a weekly meeting to pray, discuss completed material
and spiritual issues, and help lead the disciple through the material.
- The foundation for discipleship is a relationship, so you must view this as more than academic requirements.
- If you have the opportunity, it would be greatly beneificial
to lead a weekly Bible study for the purpose of reaching many in a
broad sense, but also to find the few that you may disciple intensely
through the DEP.
- The DEP is designed to be used with a local church (one which agrees with "What We Believe"), although the actual discipleship or Bible studies may occur in various locations.
- For weekly Bible studies, teach through either the Bible books
in DEP Level I Basic or the other books in DEP Level I Basic or
Advanced.
- Scriptures should be quoted word perfect and recited as they
are learned and cumulatively when the book is finished (also Abundant
Life & TMS).
- Items in parentheses are optional and complementary.
- It is recommended to use the King James or New King James translations for Bible memory work.
- When memorizing, look up the verse in context studying how it is used so that you understand what you memorize.
- Remember you are not making disciples of yourself, but leading
men to be disciplined determined followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Note to disciplers - you can only take someone else as far as you
have gone yourself, so make sure you have worked through the material
first and are living it!
Helpful Bible Software
Almost all of the books in the DEP are available in elctronic format (purchased in packages or separately) in either WordSearch or Logos (some in PDF). To get started purchase:
After you become familiar with using this software and see it's value, then invest in these:
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