by AG
During our trip with AIA Basketball this summer, I was given the opportunity to learn from our tour director, Coach Mo, in his environment. Coach has been walking with God, and pouring his life into others much longer than I have been alive. He's full of so many amazing nuggets that allowed him to share such godly truth into the lives of the men we brought on tour with us.
One of the key things I learned from Coach Mo was a model of discipleship that I feel is so well balanced for people seeking to walk with God. Balance in today's fast-paced society can be so crazy at times, and if we are not careful, it's easy to pour ourselves out to the point where we become tired and empty - leaving us at times, vulnerable.
The model is simple:
- We have a disciple that we are pouring into
- We have a mentor/discipler that is pouring into us
- And a sojourner/friend that is walking day to day beside us.
I think if we have all three of the people in place, we will see a more biblical discipleship process take place. Think about it. The original disciples were being discipled by Jesus, walked beside one another, and were sent to make disciples themselves. They were never alone in the mission they had before them.
This model looks different for everyone, but it still works today. Marriage as a discipleship provides a "built-in" sojourner by our side at all times. And within the house church environment, we have many chances to have relationships with disciplers/disciples.
Learning to live this model is a goal of mine, as I am not sure I think some of my circles are being occupied at all times. That is a goal for 2009 for myself to really define what & who is in this model for me, knowing that some circles will be filled by more than a single individual.
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