Dr. Dexter Moragne

Intentional Discipleship — Dr. Dexter Moragne

Wednesday · 9:00 – 10:20 AM

Overview and Biblical Foundations: Intentional Discipleship, presented by Dr. Dexter G. Moragne, highlights the strategic importance of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20) and outlines the structured, active commitment required to make and multiply disciples. At its core, the session defines intentionality as a purposeful, active dedication to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which compels believers to act as instruments of God's love in the world. It distinguishes between the roles of the disciple — who must study, learn, and share the teacher's doctrine — and the teacher, who is tasked with setting clear meeting times, providing concise, repetitive instructions, and exercising patience. This relationship is designed to establish a self-replicating cycle of spiritual multiplication where trained disciples go on to train others. Historical and Scriptural Modeling: The curriculum grounds these principles in both Old and New Testament precedents, emphasizing that discipleship has historically been the primary vehicle for leadership transitions and identity formation. In the Old Testament, the presentation highlights mentored transitions like Moses and Joshua, and Elijah and Elisha, noting that discipleship originally functioned within the Israelite household to build collective memory, hope, and responsibility (citing Deuteronomy and Proverbs). In the New Testament, this intentional mentoring is demonstrated through Jesus and the Twelve (specifically in the Gospel of Mark) and the pastoral partnership between Paul and Timothy. These examples show that the goal of a discipling relationship is to ensure that a teacher's doctrine is not merely intellectually received, but actively lived out by the pupil. Practical Frameworks and Metaphors: In its final section, the session bridges spiritual discipleship with highly practical growth frameworks, using professional development and onboarding metaphors to illustrate the learning journey. By comparing the discipleship process to a professional learning curve — spanning from a new initiate to achieving mastery over several years — the class outlines clear developmental objectives: understanding core procedures, policy, and benefits. Through a practical case study featuring an individual named Jeremy, participants see the typical mistakes, successes, and takeaways of a beginner. This structured approach underscores that spiritual maturity, much like professional mastery, requires deliberate steps, clear contact lines, and steady navigation through developmental phases to ensure long-term success.

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