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     FATDOG's
(Faithful, Available, Teachable, Disciples of God)
 
The Student Leadership Team (a.k.a. - FATDOG's) consists of students who have a desire to grow in the Lord through discipleship and be a witness of Christ to others while exhibiting the characteristics below.
 
What does it take to be a FATDOG?

Key Verses
 1 Timothy 4:7 - "Discipline yourselves for the purpose of Godliness."
Ephesians 5:1 & 2 - "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."  

Notable Quotes

Andy Stanley - "Character is the will to do what is right even when it’s hard.  You can lead without character, but you won’t be a leader worth following."

Charles Swindoll - "To do God’s work is to do what is right when no one is looking… and doing what is right when everyone else is compromising."

Desired Characteristics of FATDOG's
1.   You must be born-again according to John 3:3-6.

2.   Be willing to live a life worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ - Phil. 1:27    
       You should be a witness on & off the field - 1 Timothy 4:12

3.   Make attending a local church a priority in your life - Hebrews 10:24-25

4.   Faithfully attend Sunday night’s leadership meeting and Team United monthly meetings.

5.   Play your sport for an audience of one - Colossians 3:23-24

6.   Make yourself available to God by reaching out to your teammates in order to have a fruitful ministry - John 15: 1-8

7.   Be faithful, available & teachable.  Make time for meetings with the staff.
          a.   Personal time - accountability, life on life ministry
          b.   Ministry time - equip leaders for evangelism & discipleship
          c.   Prayer time - making time to pray for each other & the lost
 
Downloadable FATDOG's Notebook (click on each link)

Title Page

Title - FATDOG's

Discipleship Series
1. Using the Bible in Daily Life 9. Dealing with Life's Trials
2. Developing Confidence in Biblical Prayer 10. Knowing God's Will
3. Understanding the Ministry of Reconciliation 11. Understanding Initiative Evangelism
4. Communicating the Message of Reconciliation 12. Selecting Disciples for Multiplication
5. Putting Practical Faith into Action 13. Becoming a Servant Leader
6. Practicing Spiritual Multiplication 14. Planning for Leadership Development
7. Living in Light of Eternity 15. Obeying God's Direction

8. Living Out Our Identity in Christ

 16. Fulfilling the Great Commission

Personal Growth Series
A. Assurance of Salvation F. The Word
B. Scope and Significance of Salvation G. Prayer
C. Identity in Christ H. Time Management
D. Basic Growth Principles I. Vision
E. Fellowship  
 
For more tools to help you reach out to those who have not come into a relationship with Jesus Christ and disciple new believers, go to Game Plan, Fundamentals, and Development.
 

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