Friday, February 3, 2017

Web 2.0 Tools


 I basically work with adults through my church, where I disciple new church members in their new life in Christ. I spend a lot of time getting to know them and helping them get to know me. Introductions to other members is also part of what I do to help the disciple get acquainted with other members of the congregation. I want other members to encourage and get to know new members. There are sixteen lessons in the first level of discipleship, which include discussions on topics such as, salvation, personal issues, and family and friends.

I don’t know how much technology I could or want to integrate into this portion of what I do any more than by telephone which is often a great way to stay in contact with my disciple. In this first level, human contact is most important at this stage. There are two other levels in of discipleship where more technology is used, but I wouldn’t say that it brings about better outcomes. In the first level because a lot of personal contact results can be measured.

We live in a troubled world, and people are dealing with problems such as anger, and pain. They need someone to talk to—I’m that person. They also want to know that what has been said will be kept confidential. Scripture is used as points of reference, and the disciple is asked to remember as many as possible as a foundation support. In this beginning stage of the journey, it is important to know scripture. In this beginning stage the importance of scripture has not resonated with the disciple, and therefore may seem redundant. Lessons and learning scripture can become a little boring and then the focus becomes more in completing the course rather than understanding how it applies to a life.

 In the past to help with the memorization of scripture I have used 3x5 cards with verses on them so that disciple could take the cards with him/her and study at different times of the day. The cards can easily fit into a purse or packet where they can be accessed easily. Since the discipleship is about helping the new Christian to adjust to his or her new life in Christ the RAT (replace, amplify, transform) model could work for the organization.


As I was reading through the assignment and looking at the Web 2.0 tools I was amazed. If I were to use the RAT model, the cell phone which everyone has almost that would be a good way to replace the 3x5 cards (R), replace). Most of the people I work with have cell phones and have Bible apps on their phones. On Sunday’s I see cell phones out looking at Bible scripture. If that cell phone is used to read the scripture daily. Once they have a better understanding of scripture that will start to add more meaning and that can (A, amplify). The amplification enables them to move on to disciple others. As the disciple completes each lesson in the first level of discipleship and the following two levels can (T, transform). Part of the transformation is becoming active in ministries and continue to disciple others.