BLD - BUKAS LOOB SA DIYOS
                                     Phoenix District
                                  Diocese of Phoenix
        "AND HE GAVED SOME AS APOSTLES, OTHERS AS PROPHETS, OTHERS AS EVANGELISTS,
OTHERS AS PASTORS AND TEACHERS, TO EQUIP THE HOLY ONES FOR THE WORK OF MINISTRY,
                  FOR BUILDING UP THE  BODY OF CHRIST, UNTIL WE ALL ATTAIN TO THE
                               UNITY OF FAITH AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SON OF GOD."
                                                        (EPHESIANS 4:11-14)

BLD's Program of Teachings
The Renewed Mission of our Community begins:
"As a communion of encountered families, we are called by the Lord to build communities of disciples of Jesus Christ."

To do this work, BLD has developed a program of teachings to address the needs of Community members. The program
is called the Christian Discipleship Formation Program [CDFP] , runs over a span of more than four years and is divided
into phases appropriate to the individual's progress. All graduates of the Life in the Spirit Seminars are encouraged to
attend the growth and teachings available to them. These will enable them to be more open, knowledgeable and
experienced in appreciating the plan of God, the ways of Jesus and workings of the Holy Spirit. The whole program is
divided into several phases allowing an individual to focus, study and experience a part of a disciple's life. Each
teaching is designed to build upon what was previously taught, reflected on and experienced. The thematic flavor of
each phase is anchored in God's Word, as expressed in the accompanying passage in Scripture.

The BLD Teaching Ministry is responsible primarily for the implementation of the community's prescribed Christian
Discipleship Formation Program (CDFP).  The CDFP is a 3-4 year program of instructions and retreats based on holy writ
and the magisterial teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.  Its main function is to form, inform and transform
community members for the work of minstry and to guide them to a deeper personal relationship with our personal Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Phase 1: Come and See
"Come," he replied, "and you will see." John 1:39
Evangelization Track (months 1 - 6)
Activities:
•        Encounter Weekend (Marriage / Singles / Solo-Parents)
•        Weekly Prayer Meetings
•        Monthly Encounter Class Reunions
Teachings:
•        Introduction to the Word
•        Basics of Prayer
•        Evenings with Parents
•        Four Basic Truths
•        LSS Orientation
Pre-Discipleship Track (months 7 - 12)
Activities:
•        Life in the Spirit Seminar
•        Weekly Prayer Meeting
•        Weekly Word Sharing Circle
•        Monthly Encounter Class Reunions
•        Sponsorship of next Encounter Weekend
Teachings:
•        New Creation Realities
•        Growth in Prayer
•        Basic Bible Seminar
•        Rediscovering Jesus
•        Gifts & Fruit of the Holy Spirit
•        Introduction to Intercession
•        Sponsorship Preparation

Phase 2: Love Me
Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with
him."
John 14:23
Service Track (months 13 - 24)
Activities:
•        Basic Commitment (signing of 5-point covenant)
•        Washing of the Feet Retreat
•        Weekly Prayer Meeting
•        Weekly Word Sharing Circle
•        12 months' active service in the Service Ministry
•        Adherence to the 5-point covenant
Teachings:
•        Basic Christian Maturity Program
•        Charismata / Ministry Gifts Inventory
•        Advanced Christian Maturity Program
•        Understanding Corporate Worship
Intercessory Track (months 25 - 36)
Activities:
•        Agony in the Garden Retreat
•        Weekly Prayer Meeting
•        Weekly Word Sharing Circle
•        12 months active service in the Intercessory Ministry
•        Adherence to the 5-point covenant
Teachings:
•        Advanced Intercession
•        Orientation to Spiritual Warfare
•        Healing and Deliverance
•        Shepherd's Training
•        Prayer Leadership

Phase 3: Give Up All
In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:33
Mission Track (months 37 - 42)
Activities:
•        Weekly Prayer Meeting
•        Weekly Word Sharing Circle
•        Active service in ministry and exposure to mission projects
•        Adherence to the 5-point covenant
•        Aspirant's Retreat
Teachings:
•        Apologetics
•        Spiritual Warfare
•        Catholic Evangelization Program
•        Witness Development Program
Discipling Track (months 43 - 48)
Activities:
•        Weekly Prayer Meeting
•        Weekly Word Sharing Circle
•        Active service in ministry and exposure to mission projects
•        Adherence to the 5-point covenant
Teachings:
•        Community Discipling Program
•        Joy of Discovery

Phase 4: Follow Me
"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19
Covenant Discipleship Track (month 49 - onwards)
Activities:
•        Signing of the 8-point covenant
•        Weekly Prayer Meeting
•        Weekly Word Sharing Circle
•        Active service in ministry and missions
•        Adherence to the 8-point covenant
Teachings:
•        Catechism of the Catholic Church
•        Community Stewardship
•        Community Leadership & Christian Servanthood
•        Mission Homestead Management
•        Circle Shepherd's Training Program
•        Excellence in Worship Workshop
•        Teacher's Development Program
•        Encounters with Jesus
•        Mariology
•        Coaching Development Program


From BLD Global: http://125.5.116.21/teachings.aspx