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The Renewed Mission of our Community begins: "As a communion of encountered families, we are called by the Lord to build communities of disciples of Jesus Christ." To do this work, BLD has developed a program of teachings to address the needs of Community members. The program is called the Christian Discipleship Formation Program [CDFP], runs over a span of more than four years and is divided into phases appropriate to the individual's progress.

The thematic flavor of each phase is anchored in God's Word, as expressed in the accompanying passage in Scripture.

Phase 1: Come and See

"Come," he replied, "and you will see." John 1:39

Evangelization Track (months 1 - 6)

Activities:

  • Encounter Weekend (Marriage / Singles / Solo-Parents)
  • Weekly Prayer Meetings
  • Monthly Encounter Class Reunions
Teachings:
  • Introduction to the Word
  • Basics of Prayer
  • Evenings with Parents
  • Four Basic Truths
  • LSS Orientation

Pre-Discipleship Track (months 7 - 12)

Activities:

  • Life in the Spirit Seminar
  • Weekly Prayer Meeting
  • Weekly Word Sharing Circle
  • Monthly Encounter Class Reunions
  • Sponsorship of next Encounter Weekend
Teachings:
  • New Creation Realities
  • Growth in Prayer
  • Basic Bible Seminar
  • Rediscovering Jesus
  • Gifts & Fruit of the Holy Spirit
  • Introduction to Intercession
  • Sponsorship Preparation

Phase 2: Love Me

Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him." John 14:23

Service Track (months 13 - 24)

Activities:
  • Basic Commitment (signing of 5-point covenant)
  • Washing of the Feet Retreat
  • Weekly Prayer Meeting
  • Weekly Word Sharing Circle
  • 12 months' active service in the Service Ministry
  • Adherence to the 5-point covenant
Teachings:
  • Basic Christian Maturity Program
  • Charismata / Ministry Gifts Inventory
  • Advanced Christian Maturity Program
  • Understanding Corporate Worship

Intercessory Track (months 25 - 36)

Activities:
  • Agony in the Garden Retreat
  • Weekly Prayer Meeting
  • Weekly Word Sharing Circle
  • 12 months active service in the Intercessory Ministry
  • Adherence to the 5-point covenant
Teachings:
  • Advanced Intercession
  • Orientation to Spiritual Warfare
  • Healing and Deliverance
  • Shepherd's Training
  • Prayer Leadership
     

Phase 3: Give Up All

In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:33

Mission Track (months 37 - 42)

Activities:

  • Weekly Prayer Meeting
  • Weekly Word Sharing Circle
  • Active service in ministry and exposure to mission projects
  • Adherence to the 5-point covenant
  • Aspirant's Retreat
Teachings:
  • Apologetics
  • Spiritual Warfare
  • Catholic Evangelization Program
  • Witness Development Program

Discipling Track (months 43 - 48)

Activities:
  • Weekly Prayer Meeting
  • Weekly Word Sharing Circle
  • Active service in ministry and exposure to mission projects
  • Adherence to the 5-point covenant
Teachings:
  • Community Discipling Program
  • Joy of Discovery

Phase 4: Follow Me

"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19

Covenant Discipleship Track (month 49 - onwards)

Activities:
  • Signing of the 8-point covenant
  • Weekly Prayer Meeting
  • Weekly Word Sharing Circle
  • Active service in ministry and missions
  • Adherence to the 8-point covenant
Teachings:
  • Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • Community Stewardship
  • Community Leadership & Christian Servanthood
  • Mission Homestead Management
  • Circle Shepherd's Training Program
  • Excellence in Worship Workshop
  • Teacher's Development Program
  • Encounters with Jesus
  • Mariology
  • Coaching Development Program

 

Downloads:

Application Form for Life in the Spirit Seminar

Application form for Marriage Encounter Weekend

Monthly WORD and Weekly Reflections are now found at: Our Blog Page: Salt and Light

 

 

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Last modified: 08/10/10