Discipleship Explored Starter Pack

Excellent

(Review written for 'Discipleship Explored Study Guide')

 The material was excellent...it was, as expected, thoroughly biblical and was very useful for prompting discussion.
The only reservation I would have was the weekly studies. Bearing in mind that the course is primarily aimed at new believers, I found the amount of study very demanding and at times slighly too deep. I would have prefered less. 

Very disappointed

(Review written for 'Discipleship Explored Leader's Edition')

 The Discipleship Explored program is very poorly presented. I purchased it for our Church, but is not a patch on Christianity Explored, which is excellent. 

Very Good

(Review written for 'Discipleship Explored DVD (PAL)')

 I guess it will not be to everyone's taste. I was in a group of adults that used it as a follow-up to Alpha. I personally enjoyed it and found it very useful; just the right balance - not effusive or over the top evangelism.

I have only recently become a Christian and this DVD/material was very useful for me. Used in conjunction with other stuff it has certainly helped me along my journey. I think some of the questions might have been structure a little differently but they didn’t seem any worse or better than others I have read. 

Not ideal

 We're trying to use the Discipleship Explored material with youth as there currently isn't a youth-oriented follow up to Christianity Explored. It's just not ideal, the DVD is a bit of a let down (agree Rico would have been a more engaging presenter), very sombre and bleak considering the exciting subject matter and we're having to put in quite a lot of work to bring out relevant application as the questions just don't stimulate discussion. Perhaps if we were using it with an adult focus we have found it better but it's not really working for us. 

Disappointed

(Review written for 'Discipleship Explored DVD (PAL)')

 After having gone through Christianity Explored (which is excellent), Discipleship Explored is let down by it's presentation. Rico Tice is an excellent presenter, and it's a shame he did not present this course himself. What a difference it would have made. 

Good interactive course

 We are running the "discipleship Explored" course in our church and have been impressed by the clear good teaching combined with excellent study guides and relevant Bible readings with appropriate questions. 

Feedback rated the course outstanding

(Review written for 'Discipleship Explored DVD (PAL)')

 The DVD talks were so concise, clear and focused that explorers came to each successive week brimming with confidence. That confidence translated into a real desire to undertake "The Week Ahead" home studies and allowed the development of a passion to understand AND apply what God was saying through Paul. The resultant commitment played out in vibrant group discussion. Most noticeably, recent converts (via CE) appeared to grow in spiritual maturity before table leaders eyes. That manifestation of God's sanctifying grace was both humbling and hugely encouraging to table leaders, members and church leadership alike. The group discussions, DVD talks and "The Week Ahead" Bible studies drew explorers into communion with God leaving a telling imprint on the lives of these believers. 

Excellent aid to study

(Review written for 'Discipleship Explored Study Guide')

 We are halfway through the course and using the study guides in conjunction with the DVD's have enabled our folk to fully particpate in the group discussion times. The questions are thought provoking and not only encourage delving into and study of the Word of God but also challenge each participant to review their own commitment to discipleship. An excellent course!