Men’s Discipleship Program: Equipping Men to Lead Spiritually

Discipleship for men means equipping them to be spiritual leaders in their homes, churches, and communities. It's about more than just teaching; it's about modeling a life of learning and doing the things Jesus taught His disciples to do, with wisdom and love. In the Brother to Brother discipleship builder process, you’ll be introduced to Dietrich Bonhoeffer and how his perspective of spiritual leadership challenged the conventional understanding of power and authority, offering a vision of leadership rooted in humility, service, and a non-compromising, intimate relationship with Jesus that demands total abandonment and absolute trust.

Key concept of Discipleship Coaching

At its core, Calling All Disciples is a ministry of guiding people toward an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.  Through our resources, we provide biblically based curriculum, videos, and one-on-one coaching for men and women to become confident discipleship coaches, guiding others on a scriptural journey of following Jesus. The key concept of discipleship coaching can be summed up in one word: Guiding. Our discipleship coaches serve as guides, following a curriculum that is effective for both small-group sessions and one-on-one meetings.

There is no shortage of definitions when it comes to the concept of discipleship. Still, a good starting place is to consider a disciple as an apprentice, one who follows the example and teachings of another person.  For a Christian, a disciple is an apprentice, a follower of Jesus Christ, one who seeks to learn and practice His teachings. Here at Calling All Disciples, we train disciples to become disciple-makers with emphasis on three aspects of coaching:

1.    Discipleship Coaches guide others in following Jesus, as Jesus taught.

2.    Discipleship Coaches guide others in understanding and stepping into the process of being transformed into the likeness of Jesus.

3.    Discipleship Coaches equip apprentices to become disciple-makers, guiding others in the same way they have been disciples and trained.

Difference between a Discipleship coach and a Bible study teacher?

One common question that frequently arises is: What is the difference between a discipleship coach and a Bible study teacher? One observation about Bible studies is that they are often topical programs, with a specific start and end. When a particular study ends, it is common for people to seek out a new study and a new topic. Jesus was a teacher, but He was also a coach. He was concerned with all aspects of His disciples’ spiritual wholeness—both their head knowledge and the miraculous transformation of their heart and mind. This takes time—sometimes a lot of time, which is where the role and expectations of a teacher and a coach may differ.

Another observation is that a Bible study leader may only interact with the participants when they gather for the weekly study. In contrast, discipleship coaches maintain a close connection with their students, making themselves readily available for mentoring and counseling, particularly during challenging times.

Finally, effective men’s discipleship develops the spiritual character in a man, so that following Jesus as a man of God is not an add-on to one’s life—it is one’s life. It’s a life where faith and obedience are inseparable and simultaneous – one cannot exist meaningfully without the other.