THE POST ENCOUNTER CLASS

LOCATION: Church or Cell (new cells only) TIME: 90 minutes each week DURATION: Eight weeks After returning from the Encounter Weekend, the new disciple is likely to be on a spiritual high. It is important that during this time he/she be taught important foundational truths, and practical keys to living as a Christian. In the beginning, the new believer is more likely to be willing to change and establish good patterns of lifestyle. If these changes are not made early on, it is unlikely that the new disciple will bear fruit. This eight week Post Encounter Class follows up and reinforces the gains made during the Encounter weekend. The Disciple is taught the importance of leaving the old life behind, overcoming worldliness, developing a prayer life, how to relate to unbelievers, how to study the Bible, sexuality and morality, the church, and knowing Gods will. Generally, public water baptism will occur directly after The Encounter weekend, and the following week, the Post Encounter Class should begin. The primary curriculum for the post Encounter class will be the book Strengthening My Steps. (In this folder) During the time the disciple is taking the Post Encounter class, it is important that the disciple discovers a place of service. The personal pastor should help the disciple discover some way they can serve the church in a practical way. Some humble act or place of service is important early in his/her development. The new believer should be eager to serve the body of Christ.

It is also important that the personal pastor monitor and encourage the disciples Church attendance and hold him/her accountable for becoming an active part of the body at Central. The disciple should be part of he church services, receiving the teaching and heart of the church. If the disciple faithfully completes the Post Encounter Class, remains faithful to the church and the cell pastor, he/she will be recommended for the next step: The School of Leaders