Connect
to
Serve
mentor
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I
have commanded you. And remember, I am
with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20[HCSB]
Where Am I?
I am exploring what it means
to follow Christ.
I have discovered who Christ
is and have started a
relationship with Him.
I am growing in my
relationship with Christ and
others.
I am experiencing the love of
Christ by serving.
Welcome to the RRCC’s Method
Method of what you might ask?
It is our method of helping someone go from exploring what it
means to follow Christ to discovering Him, growing closer to Him
and serving Him. This is our discipleship cycle...how we connect
with explorers and help them on their spiritual journey with Christ.
On the previous page you may have noticed a schematic with the
heading “Where Am I?” Take a look at the different stages and
decipher which stage you think you are currently at. Once you
have that figured out, turn in this book to the section that starts
with that icon. You will eventually go through this entire book as it
is meant to be cyclical in nature. For instance, if you start at the
GROW stage, you will complete the GROW readings and
participation steps and then proceed on to do the same with the
SERVE readings and participation steps.
Once you have
completed them, you will be encouraged to help an explorer
complete the CONNECT and DISCOVER stages. You will be
developing a Mentor to Mentee type of relationship with the
person you are seeking to CONNECT with.
As a Mentor, you should be willing to invest time in the person
you are helping DISCOVER what it means to have a relationship
with Christ. You should plan to get together on a weekly basis to
help them understand what it is that they are reading and to guide
them through each of the different participation steps they are
asked to complete. Be sure to read the different books yourself,
in advance of getting together with them, so that you are
prepared to discuss their contents.
If you have picked up this book and have identified that you are
either at the CONNECT or DISCOVER stage, then you are going
to need a Mentor to help you through the first couple of stages.
Please ask your friend or family member who introduced you to
RRCC, or the Pastor of the church, who can help you on your
spiritual journey. It is our desire that each and every person has
the opportunity to experience a rich and wonderful relationship
with Jesus.
So...what are you waiting for? Go and grow! Enjoy your trek
towards spiritual wholeness.
Mentor to Mentee
When first connecting with people who
are about to start a spiritual journey
towards faith in Christ, we need to help
them see and understand their need for
a relationship with Christ. These are
the resources we believe will help them
discover their need and to make
positive movement towards committing
their lives to Him.
1) Ask God who He wants you to CONNECT with.
2) Invite them to church.
3) Introduce them to the following reading materials.
Provide them with what it is you are asking them to read. You
can find these resources either in the church library, at your
Christian bookstore, online at www.christianbook.com or ask a
church leader if the church has any you can use if you are unable
to obtain them from any of these providers. Make sure you have
read the material first before asking the person you are
CONNECTing with to read it and then set up a weekly time when
you can discuss what it is that they are reading.
Here are some suggestions and who they are best suited for:
How Good is Good Enough?
by Andy Stanley
This book is good to give to individuals who
either do not enjoy reading or who do not
enjoy thinking too deeply about things.
They appreciate things simply laid out as
opposed to something they really have to
spend time contemplating. It is an excellent
read and a great conversation starter.
Paperback – ISBN-13: 9781590522899
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 9781596442740
Purpose Driven Life
by Rick Warren
This is a great resource to give to
someone who may not even be exploring
Christianity but looking to understand what
life is really all about. Each chapter is only
about 3-5 pages long and it is designed to
be read over a 40 day period, with only
one chapter being read each day. This
New York Times Best seller has been
read by many world leaders and people of
influence. Great for people from all walks of life.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780310276999
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 9780310247883
More Than a Carpenter
by Josh and Sean McDowell
This is a great book for the person who is a
deep thinker and/or the kind of person who
needs facts and evidence to be convinced of
their need of Christ as their Saviour. Josh
McDowell went on a quest to disprove Christ
and found himself on his knees, recognizing
Jesus for who He truly is and surrendered his
life to Him. This book is well written and has
changed the lives of many.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9781414326276
eBook - ISBN-13: 9781414324203
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 978141432479
The Case for Christ: A Journalist's
Personal Investigation of the Evidence
for Jesus by Lee Strobel
An ideal book for skeptics!
Written by
seasoned journalist Lee Strobel, he chases
down the biggest story on record in The Case
for Christ. Retracing his own spiritual journey
from atheism to faith, former Chicago Tribune
legal editor Lee Strobel cross-examines a dozen experts with
tough, point-blank questions in search of credible evidence that
Jesus of Nazareth was positively the Son of God. This riveting
quest for the truth about history’s most compelling figure reads
like a captivating, fast-paced novel, yet it's anything but fiction!
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780310209300
Audio book download - ISBN-13: 9780310261438
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 9780310247791
Steps to Peace with God
by Billy Graham
This small booklet is small enough to
stuff into a purse or pocket. It is a
great tool to simply walk someone
through how sin got into the world, the
fact that we are all sinners, and how it is that we can receive
forgiveness for our sins and be in right relationship with God.
25 pack of tracts - ISBN-13: 9781593281762
The Book of John
Explore the life of Christ, His mission and
perspective. Jesus conveys a lot about Himself
that enables us to better understand God the
Father as Jesus says in John 10:30, “ The
Father and I are one.”
Memorize John 3: 16 [HCSB]
4) Lovingly challenge them to Pray to God - ask Him to
forgive their sins and to be the Lord of their life.
5)Celebrate their new life in Christ
Mentor to Mentee
Once people start their spiritual journey
with Christ we need to help them
understand how to do it and then how to
develop their new found faith. These
resources will help them to start
developing their new relationship with
Christ. They will help them understand
the ordinances of our faith and to help
them start participating in them.
1)Encourage the person you have been CONNECTing with
to tell the Pastor, lifegroup Leader, Teacher...someone in
leadership that they made a decision to follow Christ.
2)Encourage them to tell a friend or family member outside
the church of the decision they made to follow Christ.
3)Encourage them to come church and to invite a friend to
attend with them.
4)Introduce them to the following reading materials.
5)Provide them with what it is you are asking them to read. You
can find these resources either in the church library, at your
Christian bookstore, online at www.christianbook.com or ask
a church leader if the church has any you can use if you are
unable to obtain them from any of these providers. Continue
to read the materials you are asking your apprentice to read
before they read them and continue to meet with them
weekly.
Welcome to the Revolution: A Field
Guide for New Believers
by Brian Tome
Relevant, down-to-earth, and free of
Christian-ese, Tome's passionate manual for
"new recruits" offers honest, humorous, and
open-minded advice for new believers and
facilitates a step-by-step transition from
searching for truth, to growing in faith, and
walking with God.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780849920059
eBook - ISBN-13: 9781418570873
How to Study Your Bible
by Kay Arthur
A life-changing resource to help you live
boldly in God's truths! Learn to cultivate the
skills of observation, interpretation, and
application - and become an active
participant in God's Word! This dynamic
guide presents a systematic approach that
includes keywords, context studies,
comparisons and contrasts, topical studies,
and more.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780736953436
eBook - ISBN-13: 9780736953443
The Book of James
One of the most practical living books, you will
find a wealth of challenges to shape your faith.
Although it is only five chapters long, you will
spend a lifetime trying to fulfill the simple,
pointed instructions encapsulated in it.
Memorize James 3: 2 [NIV]
With Christ in the School of Prayer
by Andrew Murray
The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 that
we are to “pray constantly.” If that is the case,
then we need to learn how to do it. Andrew
Murray does an excellent job of walking a
person through how to have a meaningful and
rich prayer life. It is guaranteed to help you
enjoy a powerful lifelong prayer life.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780883681060
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 9781596440357
Audio book download - ISBN-13: 9781596440371
The Book of Acts
This is where the church began. The church
is the hope for the entire world and you will
understand that as you read this powerful and
inspiring book.
Memorize Acts 1: 8 [HCSB]
The Pursuit of Holiness
by Jerry Bridges
We are called to pursue holiness with our lives.
This book helps you understand what holiness is
and how we can practically strive towards
becoming the holy people God longs for us to
be.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9781576839324
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 9781596448414
eBook - ISBN-13: 9781615214402
The Book of Jonah
This great book of adventure, disobedience and
the unthinkable will intrigue and inspire you. With
one of the most curious endings, it will leave you
asking yourself, “What would I have done?”
Memorize Jonah 2: 9 [HCSB]
My Heart - Christ's Home
by Robert Boyd Munger, Andrea
Jorgenson
Read what more than 10 million others have
enjoyed. This practical and profound booklet will
help you give Christ His rightful place and
control over your life.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780877840756
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 9781610450423
The Book of 1 John
This book is best known for its clear depiction
of God’s love for us and our proper response to
Him and to others in regards to our love for
them. Before you read this book, pray that
God will reveal Himself to you in a very
powerful and personal way.
Memorize 1 John 1: 9 [HCSB]
The Treasure Principle
Randy Alcorn
This short and easy to read book provides a
proper perspective on what we are to do with
our money. It is not a guilt trip. It is a look at
how God provides for us and how we are to
glorify Him with our resources.
Hardcover - ISBN-13: 9781601421951
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 9781596443679
The Book of Matthew
Written by a tax collector who was hated by
the Jewish people, this is a great look at the
life of Christ through the lens of someone who
experienced the fullness of His grace and
forgiveness.
Memorize Matthew 22: 37 – 39 [HCSB]
6) Complete Communion and Baptism Course
7) Get Baptized
Personal Spiritual Growth
At this stage you are now ready to start
to curate your own personal spiritual
growth. These resources will help you
learn what it means to connect with
God and other believers on a deeper
and more intimate level. They will also
help you grow closer to God, be
knowledgeable
in
the
spiritual
disciplines that we need to practice as
Christians and help you explore the
importance of membership in His church.
1) Get involved in a lifegroup
2)Read to the following resources. At this stage of your
development, you must start taking responsibility for your own
growth and development. This is an outline of the resources
you should read and the action steps you should take to help
you GROW in your faith. You can find these resources either
in the church library, at your Christian bookstore, online at
www.christianbook.com or ask a church leader if the church
has any you can use if you are unable to obtain them from
any of these providers.
The Book of Genesis
“In the beginning God...,” Genesis 1:1.
Everything in this world begins and ends with
God. He is the Creator of the world and we
are woven into His story of love from the very
beginning. Enjoy discovering those who have
gone before us and the ways that they were
able to overcome all kinds of trials and
tribulations with their faith firmly rooted in
God.
Memorize Genesis 1: 1 [HCSB]
Experiencing God: Knowing and
Doing the Will of God, Revised and
Expanded
by Henry Blackaby, Richard Blackaby,
Claude King
A modern classic that has sold millions of
copies worldwide, Experiencing God is
based on seven Scriptural realities that teach
us how to develop a true relationship with
the Creator. By understanding how God is
working through us even as we try to fathom His ways, we can
begin to clearly know how to experience Him each and every day.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780805447538
eBook - ISBN-13: 9780805449495
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 9781598593693
Member book for a lifegroup study - ISBN-13: 9781415858387
Leader Guide for a lifegroup study - ISBN-13: 9781415858394
The Book of Proverbs
This book of wisdom was written by King
David’s son Solomon who was the wisest man
who has ever lived! He shared his great
insight with us on how to live a life that is
pleasing to God. This is one of those books
you will want to highlight and underline the
different things you discover so that you can
reference them later.
Memorize Proverbs 3: 5 – 6 [HCSB]
Celebration of Discipline: The Path to
Spiritual Growth, 20th Anniversary
Edition
by Richard J. Foster
In the twenty years since its publication,
Celebration of Discipline has helped over a
million seekers discover a richer spiritual life
infused with joy, peace, and a deeper
understanding of God. Hailed by many as the
best modern book on Christian spirituality,
Celebration of Discipline explores the classic "Disciplines," or
central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Along the way,
Foster shows that it is only by and through these practices that
the true path to spiritual growth can be found.
Hardcover - ISBN-13: 9780060628390
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 9781596444546
Book and Guide - CBD Stock No: WW28372
The Books of Galatians, Ephesians,
Philippians and Colossians
These letters, all written by the Apostle Paul,
give great insight into how we are to live the
Christian life we are called to lead. Exposed is
the way we used to be, and revealed is the
way we are now supposed to be. Enjoy these
Spirit-filled messages of hope, perseverance
and joy as we follow the Spirit’s leading in our
lives.
Memorize Galatians 5: 22–23 [HCSB] and Philippians 4: 13 [NIV]
The Holiness of God
by R.C. Sproul
Sproul explains, "How we understand the
person and character of God the Father
affects every aspect of our lives....God is
inescapable. There is no place we can hide
from Him. Not only does He penetrate every
aspect of our lives, but He penetrates it in his
majestic holiness. Therefore we must seek to
understand what the holy is. We dare not seek
to avoid it. There can be no worship, no spiritual growth, and no
true obedience without it. It defines our goal as Christians. God
has declared, "Be holy, because I am holy" (Lev. 11:44). To reach
that goal, we must understand what holiness is."
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780842339650
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 9781596444133
The Books of Mark and Luke
Mark, the shortest of the four Gospels, and
Luke, the most detailed of the four Gospels,
were written by eyewitnesses of Jesus’ life and
ministry. They depict His mission; from His
miraculous birth to His ultimate sacrifice on the
cross. These books are best read in one sitting
(individually, not both together at one time). Try it
and see for yourself.
Memorize Luke 5: 31 – 32 [HCSB]
Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely
Committed Follower of Jesus
by Kyle Idleman
This is a fantastic book for you to be able to
gauge whether or not you are a mere fan or a
follower of Jesus, and to be able to identify
shat the difference is. If a follower, then what
does it that mean? What should your life look
like as a follower? Enjoy this discovery of
where you are and where you should be.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780310331933
The Books of 1 & 2 Peter
These books, written by the Apostle Peter,
convey what God’s desire is for us and how He
is patient with us in desiring that no one spend
eternity in hell, although some sadly will. There
are also some great hidden gems in each of
these books for you to discover.
Memorize 1 Peter1: 15 – 16 [HCSB]
Too Busy Not to Pray: Slow Down to
Be with God
by Bill Hybels
The world is a busy and crazy place that has
not slowed down as time goes on. If anything,
the pace, intensity and number of distractions
have only increased. Brokenness and pain
seem to have increased as well, with news of
civil war, poverty, broken families and sextrafficking touching us daily. The urgent need
for prayer is clear, but busyness still keeps many of us from
finding time to pray. Two truths haven't changed: God is the same
powerful, just, holy God He's always been; and true prayer-prayer that changes us and allows us to participate in God's work
in the world--can't happen on the fly. So Bill Hybels offers us his
practical, time-tested ideas on slowing down to pray.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780830834754
Unabridged Audio CD - ISBN-13: 9781596444836
Abridged Audio CD - ISBN-13: 9780830833481
The Books of 1 & 2 Corinthians
These books of practical living answer the
questions of individuals who are trying to
understand God’s perspective on different things
like marriage and divorce, church discipline, and
what you should do in regards to wanting to
seek justice by means of using the courts
system. Get out your highlighter and pen
because you are going to need them.
Memorize 1 Corinthians 1: 25 [HCSB]
3) Complete and submit your S.H.A.P.E. Spiritual Gift
make-up.
4) Participate in a Membership Discovery Group
5) Apply to become a Member
Community Spiritual Growth
At this stage you need to understand and
experience the joy of serving God and
others.
This is where you, on the
discipleship cycle, come around full circle
from being the person who is journeying
towards maturity in Christ. Now take what
you have learned and help others start
their journey toward discovering who
Christ is and the importance of experiencing
Him as their Lord and Saviour. You need to see that serving
Christ happens at home, at church, at work, and at play. Wellrounded Christians seek to serve Christ and others in all areas of
their lives.
1) Pray about what ministry you should get involved in that
fits with your spiritual gifting.
Consult others in
leadership to see what they suggest.
2) Read the following materials. At this stage of your
development, you are taking responsibility for your own growth
and development. This is an outline of the things you should
study, and the action steps you should take, to become a serving
disciple of Jesus. You can find these resources either in the
church library, at your Christian bookstore, online at
www.christianbook.com or ask a church leader if the church has
any you can use if you are unable to obtain them from any of
these providers.
A Life God Rewards: Why Everything
You do Today Matters Forever
By Bruce Wilkinson
In this soul-stirring book, Bruce Wilkinson
leads you to some astonishing and entirely
biblical answers about the hereafter. He gives
a fresh view of the eternal existence you’re
investing in right now – showing why it’s
worth it (at a thousand percent return on your
investment) to serve God with all your heart
for all your life!
Hardcover - ISBN-13: 9781576739761
The Book of Exodus
If you have ever watched the movie “The Ten
Commandments” you would have seen a
portion of what is in this book. Full of
miracles and the greatest migration of people
out of one country to another, you will love the
adventure encapsulated in the pages of this
powerful book.
Memorize the first line of each verse in
Exodus 20: 2 – 17 [HCSB]
On Being a Servant of God
by Warren W. Wiersbe
Serving others and serving God is not an
easy task. With candor and sensitivity,
Wiersbe shares what he wishes he had
known about ministering to others when he
began his own Christian pilgrimage. Let his
years of experience and wise counsel
brings comfort to your soul and energy to
your tasks.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780801068195
eBook - ISBN-13: 9781441200389
The Book of Romans
The Apostle Paul does not mince words and
simply “shoots from the hip” as he conveys
God’s message to those in the Roman
Empire at the time and to us in our time.
Come prepared as a student of the Word of
God to meditate on what it is that He wants
you to learn.
Memorize Romans 10: 9 [HCSB]
The Dream Giver: Following Your
God-Given Destiny by Bruce
Wilkinson
Bruce Wilkinson believes that each of us
has a deep desire to know and fulfill our life
dream. However, we usually fail to live out
this dream because we are either afraid of
failure or simply do not believe that God can
bring our dream to life. The Dream Giver
explains that our truest and deepest dream
is not merely a personal flight of fancy but is
the dream that God has given us in order
that we might both fulfill our destiny and bring Him the greatest
glory. Enjoy!
Hard cover - ISBN-13: 9781590522011
The Book of Nehemiah
Called to do something much bigger than he
could ever imagine, Nehemiah fasted and
prayed and sought out God’s will for his life.
Read through this book of faithfulness and
overcoming great adversity to bring glory
and honour to God.
Memorize Nehemiah 8: 5 [HCSB]
Conspiracy of Kindness, Revised and
Updated: A Unique Approach to
Sharing the Love of Jesus
by Steve Sjogren
Discover servant evangelism and learn how
this fresh approach to faith-sharing is
helping churches everywhere reach their
communities for Christ! This groundbreaking
book explains how performing simple,
unexpected services---washing windows,
cleaning bathrooms, handing out free
sodas---can open doors to life-changing encounters with Jesus.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780830745722
Unabridged Audio CD - ISBN-13: 9781596448780
Unabridged MP3 Download - ISBN-13: 9781596448797
eBook - ISBN-13: 9780830748808
The Book of Judges
This is a great book about what happens to
us when we stray from obeyng God. He has
clear precepts and principles for us to follow
in life. This book is clear evidence that it is
not what you know that makes a difference
in your life, it is what you do with what you
know that counts.
Memorize Judges 2:3 [HCSB]
the Strategy of Satan: How to detect &
Defeat Him
by Warren W. Wiersbe
This is a great resource on the strategies of
spiritual warfare. It will help you identify
Satan’s attacks as a deceiver, destroyer,
ruler, and accuser and provide basic biblical
instruction on defeating the enemy by
obeying God’s truth.
Paperback – ISBN-13: 9780842366656
Audio CD – ISBN-13: 9781610452793
MP3 – ISBN – 13: 9781610452809
The Book of Hebrews
This powerful book gives you rich insight into
who Christ is, your’ rich and wonderful
connection with Him, the people He has used
in the past and His desire to use you for His
divine purposes now. Read this book twice
before moving on to the next book to read.
Memorize Hebrews 10:25 [HCSB]
Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from
the American Dream by David Platt
Platt challenges the status quo and the way the
Church does business. Arguing that the North
American church culture runs counter to the
gospel, he compels readers to forsake the
North
American
Dream
"in
radical
abandonment to the person and purpose of
Jesus Christ." He contends that taking back our
faith involves actively and seriously committing
ourselves to spread the gospel to all nations, owning
responsibility for helping others grow in Christ, and literally caring
for the poor. He then shows how we can reclaim our faith by
obeying the words of Jesus, trusting God and focusing on
heaven.
Paperback – ISBN-13: 9781601422217
DVD Leader Kit – ISBN-13: 9781415872185
Member Book – ISBN-13: 9781415872192
The Book of Daniel
Have you ever wondered if your dreams could
be interpreted, what they would mean? God
granted Daniel the ability to interpret dreams
and he did so for the king he was subject to.
Read this exciting true story of a faithful servant
of God and his intriguing ability to interpret
dreams. God desires to use you in ways that
you could not even begin to image. Read this
book and pray that God reveals to you what it is
that He has in store for you.
Memorize Daniel 4: 3 [HCSB]
Irresistible Evangelism
by Sjogren, Ping, Pollock
Release your fears about reaching out to others
and try the easy ideas proposed by three
authors who know what works. Each holds
different views on effective evangelism, but the
result is a synthesis that wins hearts. You'll learn
how to genuinely love your friends and family
members into an intimate and life-transforming
relationship with Jesus Christ
without being pushy or obnoxious.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780764426261
The Book of Job
God deemed Job to be His most faithful
servant on the planet. Satan wanted to reveal
that his faithfulness was a result of his lack of
hardship and his being comfortable with his
wealth and possessions. Read the rest of this
inspiring story to discover one of the most
powerful examples of faithfulness to God in the
midst of great tribulations.
Memorize Job 38: 4 [HCSB]
Fresh Encounter: Experiencing God's
Power for Spiritual Awakening
by Henry & Richard Blackaby
The authors illuminate the biblical pattern
and plan for personal renewal and spiritual
awakening. It covers: why revival tarries; the
role of prayer; corporate hindrances to
revival; and more. Discover what it will take
to bring real spiritual change to today's
world!
DVD Leader Kit – ISBN-13: 9781415869222
Member Book – ISBN-13: 9781415866870
Paperback – ISBN-13: 9780805447804
The Book of Psalm
This incredible collection of poetry, songs, and
wisdom is a great read. Many modern songs
and choruses have been written using these
ancient words of King David. You will find
great strength and encouragement from this
book. Pray the words, meditate on them, sing
them, and memorize them. They will nourish
your soul.
Memorize Psalm 119: 11 [HCSB]
Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples
by Francis Chan and Mark Beuving
The authors show you how the joy of living
your life with Christ in front of others can be
restored. You'll discover the confidence and
encouragement you need to step out in faith
and make disciples out of the people that
God has placed in your life.
Paperback - ISBN-13: 9780781408233
eBook - ISBN-13: 9781434705860
Audio book on CD - ISBN-13: 9781613751718
Audio book download - ISBN-13: 9781621881513
The Books of 1 & 2 Timothy
These books were written by Paul to his
mentee Timothy. In them Paul provides
Timothy, and us, with encouragement, clear
direction on how each person should treat
one another, guidelines for worship,
directives on who qualifies for leadership
roles in the church and the importance of
sound doctrine. These are books that you will
return to time and again because of their
vast wisdom and practical applications.
Memorize: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 [HCSB]
3) Pray to God to lead you to someone who does not
have a relationship with Christ so that you can CONNECT
with them, help them DISCOVER Christ and get them
launched in their new faith.
4) Do this again and again and again...
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