T R A I N

Mostly we 'teach' people when we think we are 'discipling' them. And the teaching is often by the least effective form: lectures.

We need to understand that it is training we need to deliver. Training is different from teaching and a playlist is here.

In this video Wallace speaks about his training model adopted from his police career: TRAIN

T - test: find out what people don't know: use simulations (role plays) to test what people believe.

R - raise expectations: require more (not just turning up at church meetings)

A - arm people with content: make the case that God exists, is good and the only way to resolution of life's disconnections.

I - involve in the battlefield of ideas: at university, for instance, have novices raise discussions with the various groups touting their ideological wares: Muslims, Marxists, Animal 'rights', etc. (set 'involve' appointments about 6-8 weeks ahead to encourage preparation: learning, thinking, discussing.

N - nurture: continually support, encourage and coach the people around you: in fact, each other!

And, the bonus: you can use this model in any context, work, your club, at home!