Discussion 2: Discipling a new convert from a rich religious or cultural heritage

New converts are discipled to follow biblical ways of living. 

When a new convert has a cultural, religious or life-style past that is steeped in practises contrary to the Bible, the new convert needs teaching in order to follow Christ. 

How would you respect the person’s cultural background while you lead a person who was previously a follower of say, Islam or African traditional religions, to the Lord? 

Or imagine a person who is converted out of a life of sexual promiscuity or who is homosexual? These alternative lifestyles have become more acceptable to modern cultures due to exposure from the entertainment industry.

Respond here with examples you have heard or seen or ideas that you have to help new converts to follow Christ. Which spiritual disciplines would benefit the new convert?

For more insight, watch some of these video interviews of converts from other religions/alternative lifestyles: