Expectations

Here are some quick initial expectations for discipleship.

-Can't be too time consuming though it will require a time commitment.
-Would prefer that it would include cohesive chunks of Scripture (NT Pauline book, portion of a Gospel, OT story) rather than individual Scriptures.
-Discipler has say over how much time spent with each disciple. Some people will take as much time as you will give them. Jesus was very picky with his time.
-Work is split equally over at least three areas (God, relationships, and local). Global may take less priority, although with younger disciples it may become equal.
-Must be flexible and able to be delivered in multiple ways. Some people may commit to regular gatherings; others may only be available along the journey.
-Discipleship delivery becomes the most critical element in the church calendar and programming.

It is interesting to note that a religious discipleship (such as Paul received) was very academic. Paul studied with the best. But Jesus' discipleship was never referred to as academic. Jesus is never recorded to have sent his disciples on quiet times or required them to study the Scriptures, though I assume (maybe wrongly) that they did some of this. But more, they were taught by Jesus and then given an opportunity to apply it practically.