One of the greatest challenges the Church faces in the 21st century is engaging members to actively be discipled and disciple others. Recent research shows that less than 5% of all Christians have ever led someone else into a relationship with Jesus Christ and less than 10% are involved in building others up in their faith. For most Christians, a life in Christ is lived out in just one hour a week and 85% of churches in the U.S. have plateaued or are declining.

What is taught in the Becoming a Person of High Impact Seminar?

• What is discipling? - Biblical Basis
• Why is discipling important?
• What is a disciple? Characteristics.
• What happens when we don't disciple?
• What is multiplication of disciples? What is a discipleship lifestyle?
• How to share your faith in Jesus Christ with a friend or family member.
• What is the Christian life all about?
• Living by Biblical priorities and developing a balanced life.
• Goal: Raise up spiritually maturing, reproducing disciples of Christ.
  • What are The Four Priorities? Commitment to Christ - John 17:18-23
  • Commitment to yourself - Matthew 22:36-39
  • Commitment to relationships - Acts 2:42-47
  • Commitment to impact the world - Matthew 28:19-21

After the elders of the 4,200 member Highland Park Presbyterian Church (Dallas, TX) were trained through this seminar, Senior Pastor Dr. Ron Scates commented:

"The real work of church leadership revolves around The Great Commission: making disciples. Unfortunately, most church leaders are sidetracked by 'church work' rather than the crucial work of the church. John Tolson's Discipleship Seminar has put our elders on a track that will enable them to lead HPPC toward its goal of becoming an intentional disciple-making church amidst a 21st century post-Christian culture."