Developing Disciples
Discipleshift Retreats:
Discipleshift is an intentional model of developing disciples in the local church. This practical tool empowers lay people to lead transformational small groups where people grow in their faith. Discipleshift can be implemented in every size church and can make a difference in developing passionate, spiritual disciples.
Discipleshift begins with a two-day immersion retreat and then is followed up by a twelve week course online.
Discipleshift retreats for 2019 are:
February 1-2 
May 17-18 
September 6-7 
and will be held at the conference office in Crestwood. Resources will be available on-site for purchase. To find out more, contact Tami Coleman at tcoleman@kyumc.org.
The retreat itself is free to attend but you are responsible for your own travel accommodations and your meal on Friday evening. Here are two options for local places for you and the other member(s) of your church to stay:
Kavanaugh Retreat Center (located directly behind the conference center)
502-241-9091
$65 per night, one-time $12 fee to provide bed and bath linens. (NOT available for the February Retreat).
Hampton Inn (located about 10 minutes from the conference center)
4100 Hampton Lake Way, Louisville, KY 40241
502-327-8880
$96 per night. Tell them you are with the KY Conference of the UM Church to get this rate.
Discipleship Training
Resources:
James Harnish. A Disciple's Heart Abingdon Press, 2015 |
Robert Mullholland. Invitation to a Journey IVP Books, 2016 |
Robert Mullholland. The Deeper Journey IVP Books, 2016 |
Steve Harper. Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition, Upper Room, 1995 |
Gary Thomas. Sacred Pathways, Zondervan, 2017 |
Richard Foster. Celebration of Discipline, Harper Collins, 2002 |
Michael W. Foss. Power Surge: Six Marks of Discipleship for a Changing Church, Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2000 |
Kevin M. Watson. The Class Meeting: Reclaiming a Forgotten (and Essential) Small Groups Experience, Seedbed Publishing, 2014 |
Greg Ogden. Discipleship Essentials, Intervarsity Press, 2007 |