SmallCircle Discipleship vs Follow Through

SmallCircle is specifically designed to be a laser-focused, one-to-one discipleship experience, not a group study. The life-transforming power of SmallCircle comes through the relational depth achieved through this one-to-one dynamic. We avoid merely "learning" concepts that do not put principles into action. Each of the 24 chapters includes at least one "Lab" that brings the content to life through a felt experience. These Labs have proven extremely effective in driving home the focus of each chapter. SmallCircle follows a specific, sequential path. It begins by addressing broad, foundational spiritual concepts and then moves into the practical ways we live out our faith. Next, it transitions to a focus on our relationships with others and finishes with developing readiness to become a disciplemaker. SmallCircle includes a list of criteria for a disciplemaker but does not require extensive training. The material is simple to follow and easy to navigate, with a new content navigation feature that makes moving around within the app seamless. The content structure has also been reorganized for more productive sessions. SmallCircle emphasizes reaching a depth in relationships beyond what is typical in church culture. The app now features a completely redesigned, guided onboarding process for discipleship pairings, and a new discipleship family tree to visually track the progress of your relationships. Shared notes between disciple-maker and disciple enhance communication and preparation for sessions. The redesigned notes feature allows categorization into Talking Points, Prayers, Life Events, Action Steps, and more, further aiding preparation. SmallCircle not only focuses on making disciples but producing disciplemakers. The entire last Module prepares the disciple to become a disciplemaker. A new customizable dashboard, a Bible Reading Plan feature with included plans, a new Help system, and enhanced security features for those in persecuted countries round out the updates. For more information about SmallCircle, please visit: www.smallcircle.com For questions or comments contact: support@smallcircle.com

The most important step for your faith is the next one. Follow Through is a relational discipleship app that helps students take next steps after making a big faith decision. Built for young people who are ready to grow, whether they are new to the faith, learning to share the gospel, or exploring a specific call to ministry. Whether you made a decision at a camp, youth event, in your local church, or in your own bedroom, this app helps you move from a single moment into a lifetime of daily commitment. If you’ve said “yes” to Jesus, Follow Through helps you keep saying it every day after. App features: TRACKS: Provides next steps to middle school and high school students saying “yes” to Jesus. Featured tracks include deciding to follow Jesus for the first time, recommitting your life to Jesus, pursuing a life of Kingdom Work by using your gifts and talents to point others to Jesus, and those who feel called to a career in ministry. Church admins can also create custom tracks from the online content builder. REPS & CHALLENGES: Real, actionable challenges that will put your decision in motion and provide hands-on opportunities to practice your faith in your everyday life. TELL IT: Learn how to boldly talk about what God has done in your life. The "Tell It" features equip you with the tools, practice, and confidence you need for sharing your faith or story with friends, family, and your community. RESOURCES: Resources help you to learn more about your faith, your decisions, and yourself through curated things you'll read, listen to, and watch. RELATIONSHIPS: You are not alone. Invite a trusted mentor, like a parent or small group leader, to walk alongside you while you progress in this app. JOURNALS: Reflect on your progress in real time as you work through the steps. Choose whether you want to share those updates with your mentor. COMMUNITY: Start a Cheering Section by sharing your personal link with others outside of the app, so they can see your progress and cheer you on. A faith that’s not moving is stuck, which is why the most important step for your faith will always be the next one.   FREE CHURCH & PARENT RESOURCES: www.ciy.com/followthroughapp HELP/SUPPORT: followthrough@ciy.com CHRISTIAN YOUTH EVENTS: Did you know CIY hosts awesome events for young people all across the country? Learn more at www.ciy.com The Follow Through App was created by Christ In Youth (CIY) and made possible by a network of Kingdom-Minded churches and Christian higher education institutions. Join the movement at www.ciy.com/followthrough.