Becoming a Person of High Impact:
A Discipleship Seminar by Dr. John Tolson

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."