Respect, compassion, empathy and listening are key (1 Corinthians 13).
Apologetics usually revolves around discussion and reasoning. It is easy to think about it as a debate and lose sight of the person you are commanded to love. You are striving to win a soul, not an argument. Here are some suggestions:
This step in the disciplemaking process talks about the importance of coming alongside and supporting leaders who are trying to build community and future spiritual generations.
“And help others do the same” - This step in the disciplemaking process is focused on providing basic skills and tools for laborers who are discipling others.
“To know Christ” - New believers need to be established in a solid relationship with Jesus and be clear about their identity in Christ. The primary focus should be a life motivated by His love and yielded in obedience to Christ.
We’ve found it helpful to think through the stages people go through as they grow spiritually. It helps us assess where they are at and how we can help them.
