
Live on Zoom
Tuesdays at 7:00pm CST*
Sep 17 – Oct 8, 2024
*recordings available after the live event
In this course we will explore how to be a disciple–or apprentice–of Jesus…and how it really matters for the world.
We will learn the art, or skill, of following the Way of Jesus and how the lifestyle that Jesus modeled might be exactly what the world needs today.
More course info below!
Meet Your Instructor

Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at Luther Seminary
aka. The Art Pastor
As a disciple of Jesus myself, and as a professor of spiritual formation and discipleship, it is my passion to help people grow deeper in the love of God, through Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, for the sake of the world.
This four-week course is designed for the everyday disciple. That means I won’t try to impress you with big academic words or spend too much time on theory.
Here’s what I want to give you:
- Hope that following Jesus matters for the sake of your well-being and your neighbors.
- Tools to help you connect your trust in Jesus to how you live your everyday life.
- Perspective on how Jesus formed his first disciples and how the church has formed disciples throughout history.
Course Outline
Session 1: What is a Disciple?
Session 2: How Did Jesus Form His Disciples?
Session 3: How Has Discipleship Evolved Over the Centuries?
Session 4: How Can We Be Disciples of Jesus Today?
Dr. Thomason is a visual artist and will draw upon these skills (pun intended) to guide you on a visual experience through the Art of Discipleship. Below are examples of pages from his work A Cartoonist’s Guide to the Bible. Each page shows the story of Jesus calling his first disciples. Notice how each Gospel has a slightly different version of the story.
How to Access the Course
Join The Art Pastor’s Network for $4.99/month. Once you are a member you can join the course and get access to all the other courses and benefits of membership.
Your membership begins with a 7-Day Free Trial where you can explore the network and see if it works for you. If you only want this course, simply cancel your membership when the course is finished. No problem.
