By Dr. James T. Dyet

A wave of disciple-making is about to shake the nation; and the Amy Foundation's Discipled Nation Plan Curriculum comprises the epicenter. This powerful series of four lifestyle courses challenges and equips believers to disciple self, family, congregation, and neighborhood. Although the curriculum was launched only recently, churches are already reporting significant adult Sunday school attendance, personal growth, and active involvement in teaching obedience to all that Jesus commanded. The Foundation believes a ripple effect of repentance and righteousness will extend from "sea to shining sea" as an increasing number of congregations use the curriculum.

As a Christian, you understand the need of our times. In the wake of terrorists' attacks and threats, economic uncertainty, and widespread emotional tension, you long for genuine and invulnerable security and true significance-for yourself, your loved ones, your fellow church members, and your neighbors. The Discipled Nation Plan Curriculum is designed to help you find and pass along this security and sense of significance. First, the curriculum leads you through study sessions that focus on Biblical truth; and secondly, it suggests workable challenges for applying the truth. This balance of learning and living honors what Jesus said about hearing His words and putting them into practice (Matthew 7:24). If you are like thousands of believers today, you will welcome this emphasis on living your faith. And you will welcome the opportunity to develop the kind of relationship with Jesus that enables you to share His love with others-with personal conviction and credibility.

When I was a boy, I occasionally visited my country cousins. A well and a pump supplied their family with water, but often they had to prime the pump before the water flowed freely. Similarly, followers of Jesus must prime their own pumps if they hope to share refreshing, discipling words with others. Psalm 1:2, 3 affirms this truth and promises that the person who meditates on God's Word "is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither, Whatever he does prospers." It's a clear case of blessing in and blessing out!

You may recall that Jesus appointed the twelve disciples to be with Him and to preach (Mark 3:14). They needed to spend time getting to know Him personally before they spent their energies making Him known publicly. The Discipled Nation Plan Curriculum follows this Biblical pattern by recommending that adults study the course, Discipling Myself, before moving on to Discipling My Family, Discipling My Congregation, and Discipling My Neighborhood. You may want to pursue each of these courses on your own and/or begin a study group in your church. The curriculum allows such flexibility.

Our nation stands on the threshold of spiritual renewal. Believers who disciple themselves can lead the way for thousands of Americans to step into a life of obedience to Jesus Christ. Let's seize the opportunity to disciple our beloved nation in this generation!