RAFT: A Discipleship Guide

There has been much said about the word “discipleship” over the past two millennia. Recently, we have seen an increase in this discussion to reevaluate the role of the Church in the believer’s life. We have revisited the crucial mission of the Church and have been reminded that we are not called to build buildings, institutions with bigger budgets, or to entertain the saints. Our mission is the same today as it was in the upper room in Jerusalem just after the Ascension – make disciples, baptize them, and give them Jesus’ teachings. But what does a disciple look like?

That question is what this app is going to address. This app outlines a novel approach to discipleship: the RAFT curriculum. This RAFT app contains the essentials of what it means to be a disciple-making disciple of Jesus. The design is that this curriculum should be done in community, not as a solo project. These rafts should be small enough to encourage deep conversation and intentional to shape and guide the participants in the essentials of discipleship. One “guide” will guide a group of five or less “participants” though the essentials of discipleship outlined in the app’s curriculum.

Our goal behind this app’s development is to equip, encourage, and empower every person to go through the RAFT curriculum as either a guide or a participant. Who could you invite to walk through this curriculum with you?

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Key Features:

- Comprehensive RAFT Curriculum: The entire RAFT curriculum is meticulously broken down into 10 separate pages, providing users with a structured and in-depth learning experience. Seamlessly transition between pages using the "Next Segment" button, ensuring a smooth and instant loading experience for continuous engagement with the app's content.

- Intuitive Navigation Menu: Users have the flexibility to access the navigation menu at any time, allowing them to easily navigate between the 10 pages of the app's content. This feature enables users to explore the curriculum in any fashion they choose.

- Interactive Discussion and Reflection: Engage in meaningful discussions by responding to thought-provoking questions within the app. User responses are saved locally, providing a personal archive for later reflection.

- Assessment Sliders for Progress Tracking: Utilize interactive sliders to assess and track your progress in understanding key discipleship concepts. These sliders categorize users into awareness, preparation, engagement, and thriving, offering a dynamic tool for self-reflection.

- Bible Memorization Support: Enhance your learning experience with integrated Bible memorization. Click on designated verses to view them in an easily memorizable format (ESV translation), fostering a deeper connection to the curriculum content.

- Clear Submissions Button: Optimize your app experience by clearing all previously entered submissions. This feature is especially useful for users revisiting the curriculum as either guides or participants, ensuring a fresh start.

- Curriculum Completion Tracker: Keep track of your progress with a "Mark to Complete" feature at the end of each content page. As users mark pages as complete, the navigation menu updates with corresponding icons, providing a visual representation of their overall curriculum journey.

These features collectively create an immersive and user-friendly environment for individuals seeking to grow as disciple-making disciples of Jesus through the RAFT curriculum.