Longevity from Lead by Paul Tripp
To do better at discipleship, here are some things a church must remember.
Be prayerful.
Dependence on God means seeking his will from the beginning, depending upon him for strength and patience. Doing all of this, knowing that he will be doing things in both the one discipling and the one being discipled.
Christ-centered.
Discipleship doesn't just look to Jesus as the model of discipleship. Jesus is the one we need to point people to. Because of this, a significant part of discipleship is helping others see the necessity for hoping in Jesus, fighting self-reliance, and repenting of sin.
Biblical
While there are many helpful discipleship plans and curricula, the Bible must be the focus. If you are discipling someone, you need to be in the Word for your own spiritual health and for the one you are disciplining. If you are being discipled, you must understand that your spiritual health depends on being in the Word. Meeting with a friend to talk about life is not enough. Bible reading needs to be a personal discipline of a true disciple.
Intentional
Spiritual growth does not happen accidentally or without thought. Everyone involved in the discipleship process must be intentional.
Parents need to intentionally disciple their children. Make the most of the times God gives you to point your children to Christ.
Those mature in the faith need to intentionally look for people to disciple and people to help them grow.
Those who desire to grow must intentionally look for people and opportunities that will help them grow.
Gospel-growth
Remember, discipleship is about helping people follow Jesus. It can often begin to focus on so many other things. But remember it is about JESUS!
Resources:
https://www.crossway.org/articles/podcast-how-do-i-disciple-others-garrett-kell/
https://www.crossway.org/articles/podcast-i-want-to-disciple-my-kids-but-dont-know-where-to-start-jared-kennedy/
