Following Jesus. Together.
What is Discipleship?
Disciples follow Jesus and encourage others to pursue Christ by proclaiming the gospel, teaching sound doctrine, and modeling spiritual practices.
At The Chapel, discipleship is about helping everyday people become everyday people on mission. Whether you're just beginning your walk with Jesus or looking to grow deeper in your faith, our desire is to equip you to follow Him with your whole life—at home, at work, and in the world. This page is a collection of discipleship resources, classes, and tools designed to help you know God's Word, live it out, and grow alongside other believers.
Active Classes & Group Studies
Inspired by Ephesians 4:12, our 4:12 Equipping classes are designed to help believers grow in biblical understanding, spiritual maturity, and practical ministry. These focused discipleship experiences combine sound teaching, discussion, and application to equip you to live out your faith in everyday life. New classes are offered throughout the year.
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What is Discipleship?
What does it mean to follow Jesus and help others do the same?
This section explores the heart of discipleship: growing in affection for Christ and walking with others as they grow too.
This section explores the heart of discipleship: growing in affection for Christ and walking with others as they grow too.
10-Minute Resources:
On Growing Our Affection for Christ
Read
- The Friendship of Christ by Dane Ortlund
- How Does the Disciple Live by Dallas Willard
- The 4 Failures that Undermine Deep Discipleship by Pete Scazzero
Watch or Listen
- “How in the World Do People Change Anyway?” with Paul David Tripp (10m)
On Making Disciples
Read
- Disciple Others by Tony Shepherd
- How C.S. Lewis Became C.S. Lewis (After His Conversion) by John Stonestreet and Dr. Glenn Sunshine
- What Should ‘Equipping’ Christians Look Like? by Champ Thornton
One-to-Two Hour Resources:
On Growing Our Affection for Christ
Read
Watch or Listen
- Listen: “The Heart of Christ” with Dane Ortlund on Questions That Matter Podcast (39m)
- Listen: “Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" with Pete Scazzero on Q Ideas
- Video: “Modern Mishna: Mark 2:18-28” by Pastor Jeff (56m)
- Video: “The Lord Is With You: 2 Chronicles 15:1-7” by Pastor Ritchie (53m)
On Making Disciples
Read
- The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman
- Discipling by Mark Dever
- Making Disciples - The Whole Disciple #4 by J.D. Greear (Transcript)
Watch or Listen
- Video: Making Disciples - The Whole Disciple #4 by J.D. Greear
- Listen: “Discipleship in the Local Church” with Bill Kynes on Questions That Matter with Randy Newman (40m)
- Video: "Rescipleship" - SEC #1 - What is Discipleship? by Jeff Richardson (34m)
Additional Reading
- Victory Over the Darkness by Neil T. Anderson
- Gaining by Losing by J.D. Greear
- Disciples Are Made Not Born by Walter A. Henrichsen
- Jesus Christ Disciplemaker by Bill Hull
- Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Peter Scazzero
- How People Change by Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp
- Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard
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Operating in the Power of the Holy Spirit
What if everyday life was empowered by the Spirit of God?
This section explores how the Holy Spirit equips believers to serve, love, and witness boldly.
This section explores how the Holy Spirit equips believers to serve, love, and witness boldly.
10-Minute Resources:
Read
- The Holy Spirit in the World by Chuck Smith
- What’s My Spiritual Gift by Sam Storms
Watch or Listen
- Listen: "10 Questions about Spiritual Gifts" with Sam Storms on The Crossway Podcast (10m) (with transcript)
One Hour Resources:
Watch or Listen
- Listen: "1 Corinthians 12" with Paul Carter on Into the Word (19m)
- Listen: "Gifts of the Holy Spirit" (Pt. 1 of 3) – Dr. Wayne Grudem (46m)
- Listen: "Gifts of the Holy Spirit" (Pt. 2 of 3) – Dr. Wayne Grudem (49m)
- Listen: "Gifts of the Holy Spirit" (Pt. 3 of 3) – Dr. Wayne Grudem (53m)
- Video: “Spirit and Truth: 2 Corinthians 3, Ephesians 5” by Pastor Ritchie (69m)
- Video: “Set for Success: 1 Samuel 9-10” by Pastor Ritchie (68m)
- Video: “Supernatural Power for Life and Ministry” with Sam Storms (27m)
Additional Resources
18 | All Things in Love
May 30, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
17 | Purpose-Driven Life
May 9, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
16 | Circle of Life?
May 2, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
15 | It's a Good Day to Die (To Self)
Apr 25, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
14 | Life & Death
Apr 18, 2021 • Jeff Richardson • Spiritual Gifts
13 | If/Then
Apr 11, 2021 • Jeff Richardson • Spiritual Gifts
12 | I Will Follow Jesus
Apr 4, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
11 | A Call to Order
Mar 28, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
10 | Proceed With Caution
Mar 14, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
9 | The Power of Prophecy
Mar 7, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
8 | Don't Stop Believin'
Feb 28, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
7 | Going to The Chapel of Love
Feb 21, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
6 | Pursuing the Power
Feb 14, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
5 | The Plan for World Domination
Feb 7, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
4 | Demystifying the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Jan 31, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
3 | Knowing the Giver, Unwrapping the Gifts
Jan 24, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
2 | Building Unity in Great Diversity
Jan 17, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
1 | Not Spooked by the Spirit
Jan 10, 2021 • Spiritual Gifts
- Study Guide for the Holy Spirit by Chuck Smith
- Living Water by Chuck Smith
- Practicing the Power by Sam Storms
- Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide by Sam Storms
- The Work and Person of the Holy Spirit by R.A. Torrey
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Priesthood of the Believer / Disciples Make Disciples
You are a priest. You are a missionary.
This section unpacks the call to make disciples and live out your faith as part of your everyday life and community.
This section unpacks the call to make disciples and live out your faith as part of your everyday life and community.
10-Minute Resources:
Read
- Never Underestimate the Value of Ordinary, Brief, Christian Conversations by Caleb Greggson
- Discipleship in Every Season by Shannon Quintana
- How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple by Justin Thomas
- The Heart of Communication: Love As Our Greatest Witness by Paul David Tripp
- 10 Things You Should Know About the Priesthood of Believers by Edward T. Welch
- Who I Am in Christ Statement Sheet
Watch or Listen
- Video: “2 Simple (Yet Profound) Questions to Ask Someone at Church This Sunday” by Edward T. Welch
One Hour Resources:
Read
- 10 Things You Should Know about Christian Hospitality by Rosaria Butterfield (Transcript)
- 11 Ways Parents Can Act as Primary Disciple-makers
Watch or Listen
- Listen: 10 Things You Should Know about Christian Hospitality by Rosaria Butterfield
- Video: “Blessed to Bless: 2 Samuel 7” by Pastor Jeff (63m)
- Video: “Caught and Taught: Titus 3:12-15” by Pastor Ritchie (56m)
Additional Reading
- The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield
- Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp
- Created to Draw Near: Our Life As God’s Royal Priests by Edward T. Welch
#4
Evangelism and Missions
We don’t just go to church — we are sent by Jesus.
From your next-door neighbor to the ends of the earth, learn practical ways to share the gospel and live on mission.
From your next-door neighbor to the ends of the earth, learn practical ways to share the gospel and live on mission.
10-Minute Resources:
Read
- What is the 10/40 Window and how can we reach it? by Mark Silvers
- 20 Methods of Evangelism That Every Christian Should Know by Valentyn Svit
- What is the 10/40 Window and Why Is It Important? by Eric Vess
Watch or Listen
- Video: “Finding the Few: The 10/40 Window” by Church at the Mill
- Video: “The 10/40 Window” by FEBC
- Video: “How God uses ordinary people to share Jesus with unreached people groups” with Brian Hogan
One Hour Resources:
Watch or Listen
- Video: Intentionally Living the Discipleship Lifestyle” with Robert E. Coleman
- Video: “Igniting a Missions Zeal for the Unreached” with Brian Hogan on Missions Pulse (42m)
- Video: “Prodigy” by Pastor Ritchie (70m)
- Video: “God of the Nations” by Pastor Ritchie (60m)
- Video: “A Glorious and Disrupting Invitation” by Brad Stanley (72m)
Additional ReAding
- The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield
- The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman
- There’s A Sheep in My Bathtub: Birth of a Mongolian Church Planting Movement by Brian Hogan
- Out of the Salt Shaker into the World by Rebecca Manley Pippert
- Perspectives Course
#5
Teaching Others to Study the Bible
Simple frameworks to help you teach others how to study Scripture.
This section includes printable guides and accessible methods you can share with a friend or small group as you study the Bible together.
This section includes printable guides and accessible methods you can share with a friend or small group as you study the Bible together.
10-Minute Resources:
Read
- 3 Practical Reasons Why Knowing God Through His Word Matters
- Beyond Bible Study: Why Living Out Scripture Matters
- How to Lead an Effective Bible Study Discussion in 3 Easy Steps
- Bleed the Bible: 5 Ways to Establish a Bible Study Habit that Sticks
- How to Memorize Scripture: 3 Tools to Get Started
- Discovery Bible Study: Disciple Non Christians to Christ by American Missionaries
Watch or Listen
- How to Lead a Discovery Bible Study by Alex Absalom
One Hour Resources:
Watch or Listen
- Video: "The Importance of Sound Doctrine” Pastor Ritchie (71m)
- Video: “A Study in Psalm 119” Pastor Ritchie (50m)
Additional ReAding
#6
Prayer & Fasting
Prayer is more than words; fasting is more than sacrifice.
This section is intended to help you discover the joy and freedom of seeking God with an undivided heart.
This section is intended to help you discover the joy and freedom of seeking God with an undivided heart.
10-Minute Resources:
Read
- Learn to Pray the Apostolic Prayers
- “Prayer Tools” by Navigators
- Unreached of the Day Prayer Guide (Website or App)
- Who I Am in Christ Statement Sheet
One Hour Resources:
Read
- Enjoy Your Prayer Life by Michael Reeves
Watch or Listen
- Listen: “What is Prayer” on Conversational Counseling with Alex Kocher and Brenda Payne
- Listen: “Lament” on Conversational Counseling with Carol Collier
- Video: “Praying the Psalms” by Pastor Ritchie
- Video: “Learning to Lament” by Mark Vroegop
Additional Resources
- Lord, Teach Me To Pray by Kay Arthur
- The Purpose of Prayer: A Collection on Prayer, Volume One by Precept Ministries
- The Valley of Vision: A Collection by Arthur Bennett
- A Hunger for God by John Piper
- Prayer: Our Glorious Privilege by Chuck Smith
- Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop