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What is Discipleship?

CIY Discipleship is a weekend event designed to guide students and leaders in answering that question. Discipleship provides life application on the things that really matter.

Discipleship is following the life and example of Jesus. It’s living centered to the cross. It’s seeking daily to know what it means to abide in Him. Jesus said that if we remain in Him, He will remain in us, and that we will bear much fruit. Now, the question is: How do we do that?

Why should I go?

Intentional relationships can change youth groups. Discipleship weekends are built around relationships. Students will be given the chance to ask any question they might have, big or small. They will be guided to look for answers with friends, group leaders, and the speakers themselves. Discipleship is also a great event for you to bring all the adults that make up your ministry team. There will be several opportunities for leaders to gather at round-table discussions to talk about life in youth ministry.

A one-shot weekend event is never enough to consistently propel students toward fruitful lives. That is why every person attending CIY Discipleship will receive a “beyond the event” 40-day journal to help begin the path toward spiritual maturity. It is a resource designed to encourage relationships and implement ministry plans as we move to become disciples of Jesus together.

Abide 2009

I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.
-John 15:5 (NASB)

Are you students abiding in Christ?

Are you?

What is the focus of your students?

What’s your focus?

Do you see fruit in your ministry?

CIY Discipleship’s 2009 theme, “Abide”, will tackle what it looks like to remain rooted in the vine.