Integrating The "Practicing the Way" Model With The "Holistic Discipleship" Plan

The “Practicing the Way” model (Be with Jesus, Become like Jesus, Do as He Did) and the “Holistic Discipleship” Plan (Right Belief, Right Emotion, Right Motivation, Right Action) together form a dynamic, lifelong discipleship process.

Together they follow three rhythms simultaneously:

1. Progressive – It moves step by step, with disciples growing in understanding, character, and practice.

2. Cyclical – It is repetitive, as disciples continually return to foundational truths, deepening their understanding and practice. 

3. Ever Deepening & Maturing – It is transformational, leading to increasing intimacy with Jesus, greater Christlikeness, and more faithful mission.

While discipleship follows a natural rhythm—Encounter Jesus > Be Changed by Jesus > Live Like Him—it is not a linear path with a final destination. Instead, disciples continually return to these stages, each time with greater depth and maturity. “This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.” - ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Discipleship is a journey of becoming, moving from strength to strength (Ps. 84:7) and glory to glory (2 Cor. 3:18). We never outgrow any stage; instead, we grow deeper in each one. This integration provides a progressive, cyclical, and ever-deepening framework that sustains lifelong spiritual growth, ensuring continual transformation in Christ.

By Integrating "Practicing The Way" With The "Holistic Discipleship" Plan, Discipleship Becomes:

• Rooted in Intimacy – Prevents burnout by prioritizing deep connection with Jesus.

• Focused on Inner Transformation – Goes beyond behavior modification to true heart change.

• Motivated by Love – Driven by love, not obligation or performance.

• Aligned Internally & Externally – Ensures belief, emotion, and motivation translate into faithful action.

• Embodied Faith – Engages the whole person as faith moves from theory to embodiment. 

• Balanced & Sustainable – Maintains a Spirit-led rhythm where presence fuels transformation, and transformation fuels mission.

• Marked by Lifelong Hunger for Growth – Encourages continual pursuit of God, never complacency or a sense of having arrived at perfection.

• Reproducible & Impactful – Equips disciples to disciple others in an intentional, transformative way.

This integrated approach fosters a discipleship journey that is deep, sustainable, and multiplying—ensuring every disciple remains in continual formation, becoming more like Christ.