The Design for Discipleship Series Bible study series by NavPress has been the best-selling discipleship course for over 25 years. Recently updated with interactive, discussion-prompting questions and quotes from Christian leaders, it can be used on your own or in a small group. This Bible study will give you insight and encouragement to help you grow in Christ and help others do the same.
These field-tested Bible studies offer interactive, discussion-prompting questions that inspire and nurture growth toward Christian maturity. There are seven studies in the series and a leader’s guide. Go in order or choose the topic that best fits your need.
Design for Discipleship Series
DFD 1: Your Life in Christ
In Your Life in Christ, you’ll discover what comes with a saving relationship with Jesus through four Bible studies:
- God Cares for You
- The Person of Jesus Christ
- The Work of Christ
- The Spirit within You
DFD 2: The Spirit-Filled Follower of Jesus
In The Spirit-Filled Follower of Jesus, you’ll discover how a relationship with God takes shape through five Bible studies:
- The Obedient Follower of Jesus
- God’s Word in Your Life
- Conversing with God
- Fellowship with Followers of Jesus
- Witnessing
DFD 3: Walking with Christ
In Walking with Christ, you’ll discover how a relationship with God deepens through five Bible studies:
- Maturing in Christ
- The Lordship of Christ
- Faith and the Promises of God
- Knowing God’s Will
- Walking as a Servant
DFD 4: The Character of a Follower of Jesus
In The Character of a Follower of Jesus, you’ll discover what it looks like when your life is rooted and established in Christ, through five Bible studies:
- The Call to Fruitful Living
- Authentic Love in Action
- Purity of Life
- Integrity in Living
- Character Development in Suffering
DFD 5: Foundations for Faith
In Foundations for Faith, you’ll discover what the Scripture says about five essential Christian themes:
- Who Is God?
- The Authority of God’s Word
- The Holy Spirit
- Spiritual Warfare
- The Return of Christ
DFD 6: Growing in Discipleship
In Growing in Discipleship, you’ll discover what a life of following Christ looks like through five Bible studies:
- What Is a Disciple?
- The Responsible Steward
- Helping Others Find Christ
- Establishing
- World Vision
DFD 7: Our Hope in Christ
In Our Hope in Christ, you’ll learn the art of personal Bible study by working your way through the five chapters of 1 Thessalonians, including a survey of the whole book and a summary of what you learned as you studied it.
DFD Leader’s Guide
The Design for Discipleship Series Leader’s Guide will help you enter each session of DFD with confidence, understanding the objectives and moving people from individual understanding to lived practice and mutual support.
Purchase from NavPress
The Design for Discipleship series is the best-selling discipleship course with over 7 million copies sold! Order your Design for Discipleship series today on NavPress.com. Bulk discounts start with purchases of 10 or more copies.
Additional Languages
The Design for Discipleship series is also available in the following languages:
- Khmer: គម្រោងនៃការបង្កើតសិស្ស
- Korean: DFD 시리즈
- Spanish: Diseño para el Discipulado
Please republish and sell the “Classic” version of the excellent DFD study guides! 🙂
Why are these not available as Ebooks anymore?