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Real Life Discipleship
The Real Life Discipleship training manual provides unique guidance and insight to pastors, church leaders, and their disciples as they work to create an effective discipleship program. With a thorough, results-oriented process that can be applied in other contexts and cultures, this manual explains the necessary components of disciple-making so that every church member can play a part in reaching others for Christ. A great leader’s resource, it shows you how to cultivate new leaders for the future and equip them to make disciples.
This manual includes these teaching tools:
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Activities and questions that teach an effective, Christlike approach to discipleship
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Training on how to identify, recruit, and develop gifted leaders from within your church fellowship
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An explanation of the role of personal relationships in making disciples
The Real Life Discipleship book explains what should happen in the life of every Christian and in every small group so that the church becomes an army of believers dedicated to seeing the world saved. With the overriding goal to train disciples who know how to make more disciples, this book offers proven tools and strategies from Real Life Ministries, one of America’s fastest-growing churches. Discover what the Bible says about true and effective discipleship with these strategies and practices.
The Real Life Discipleship Training Manual Coaching Series
Equipping Leaders to Make Disciples who Make Disciples
Take your discipleship journey to the next level with the Real Life Discipleship Coaching Videos, led by co-author Bill Krause.
Designed to accompany The Real Life Discipleship Training Manual, these videos are your personal coaching sessions, providing insights and practical tips to help you lead with confidence and clarity.
Bill brings years of experience and wisdom to these short, engaging videos, guiding leaders through the heart of discipleship. With his relatable stories and actionable advice, you’ll gain deeper understanding, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize the transformative potential of this material.
Whether you’re leading a small group, mentoring one-on-one, or navigating your own spiritual growth, these coaching videos ensure you’re not on this journey alone. Learn how to create a relational environment, align your group with Jesus’ methods, and build disciples who are ready to make disciples.
Don’t just teach content—lead a movement. These coaching videos are the perfect companion to your discipleship journey. Join Bill Krause and experience real, lasting change in how you disciple others. Ready to get started? Let’s walk this path together!
Introduction
In this introduction video – Bill lays out the overall vision of the Real Life Discipleship Workbook, and how you as a leader can be equipped to lead your group to discover the real meaning of discipleship, and become disciple-making disciples.
Week One
In this session, Bill unpacks what “winning” truly looks like for the church—not budgets, staff size, or even mission trips, but obedience to Jesus’ call in the Great Commission: Go and make disciples. Through this compelling teaching, you’ll explore how the church can move from passive gatherings to active, life-changing disciple-making.
Download Week One Study Notes Here:
week two
In Week Two of the Real Life Discipleship Coaching Video Series, co-author Bill Krause explores the power of having a shared, biblical definition of a disciple. Drawing from his personal journey and experiences, Bill emphasizes how a clear definition of discipleship based on Matthew 4:19 provides focus and intentionality for personal growth and group leadership. This week’s insights will help you assess your own discipleship journey and guide others more effectively.