New believers training manual the shepherd's staff
I'm assuming you're referring to a training manual for new believers, specifically one titled "The Shepherd's Staff". Here's a possible outline for such a manual:
Introduction
- Welcome and congratulations on your decision to follow Jesus Christ!
- Brief overview of the purpose of the manual: to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to grow in your faith and become a mature Christian.
Section 1: Foundations of the Faith
- Chapter 1: Who is God?
- Overview of the nature and character of God
- Key scriptures and quotes
- Chapter 2: The Bible: God's Word
- Overview of the Bible's history, composition, and authority
- Key scriptures and quotes
- Chapter 3: The Gospel: Good News of Salvation
- Overview of the message of salvation through Jesus Christ
- Key scriptures and quotes
Section 2: Growing in Your Faith
- Chapter 4: Prayer: Communicating with God
- Overview of the importance and basics of prayer
- Tips and examples for effective prayer
- Chapter 5: Reading and Studying the Bible
- Overview of how to read and study the Bible effectively
- Tips and resources for Bible study
- Chapter 6: Fasting and Spiritual Disciplines
- Overview of the importance and benefits of spiritual disciplines
- Tips and examples for incorporating fasting and other disciplines into your life
Section 3: Living Out Your Faith
- Chapter 7: Building Relationships with Others
- Overview of the importance of relationships in the Christian life
- Tips and examples for building and maintaining healthy relationships
- Chapter 8: Serving and Giving
- Overview of the importance of serving and giving in the Christian life
- Tips and examples for serving and giving in your community and beyond
- Chapter 9: Overcoming Challenges and Trials
- Overview of how to overcome challenges and trials as a Christian
- Tips and examples for persevering and growing through difficult times
Section 4: Advanced Topics
- Chapter 10: The Holy Spirit: Our Helper and Guide
- Overview of the role and importance of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life
- Tips and examples for experiencing and relying on the Holy Spirit
- Chapter 11: Spiritual Warfare and Discernment
- Overview of the reality and importance of spiritual warfare
- Tips and examples for discerning and overcoming spiritual attacks
- Chapter 12: The Church: Our Family and Community
- Overview of the importance and role of the church in the Christian life
- Tips and examples for getting involved and serving in your local church
Conclusion
- Recap of key takeaways and principles from the manual
- Encouragement to continue growing and learning as a Christian
- Final thoughts and next steps for continued growth and discipleship.
This is just a rough outline, and the actual content and structure of the manual would depend on the specific goals and focus of the training program.