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Introduction to the wheel in discipleship

James Williams Published Feb 3, 2026

Abstract

The world presents a simple and effective way to explain the structure of a God-glorifying life visually. It presents vertical concerns that believers to maintain to keep an active and meaningful relationship with his maker: Prayer and reflection on the spiritual books of his/her faith. The second axis defines how we relate to our brothers and sisters: witnessing and fellowship. These, in turn, will define the quality of our lives.

Introduction to the wheel

First created by Navigator founder Dawson Trotman in the 1930s, the wheel presents a simple and effective way to explain the structure of a God-glorifying life visually. It represents vertical concerns that a believer has to maintain to keep an active and meaningful relationship with this maker: Prayer and reflection on the spiritual books of his/her faith. The second axis defines our relate to our brothers and sisters: witnessing and fellowship. These, in turn, will define the quality of our lives.

The spiritual discipline of Prayer 

Many times, prayer is translated to mean begging - in this study, we explore more by looking at prayer as the natural response to God as we hear Him speak through His Word. It is sharing our heart with the One who longs for our companionship and cares about our concerns. Prayer not only trains our hearts and minds to know the power and glory of God but also His ear towards action in our lives (John 15:7, Philippians 4:6-7). So we look at ACTS as a way of life the discipline of quiet time to draw out the best in us.

The Spiritual Discipline of Being a Witness

God has given us the joy and responsibility of telling the world about the reasons we live in the way we do, the reason for our hope and the reason for our joy this is witnessing. Sharing is just one way as it is. St. Francis of Assis once said: "Preach always where necessary use words". Our expression to the world that His amazing grace is a natural overflow of a rich, vibrant life in Christ (Romans 1:16)

God has given us the joy and responsibility of telling the world about the reasons we live in the way we do, the reason for our hope and the reason for our joy this is witnessing. Sharing is just one way as it is. St. Francis of Assis once said: "Preach always where necessary use words". Our expression to the world that His amazing grace is a natural overflow of a rich, vibrant life in Christ (Romans 1:16)

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The Spiritual Discipline of Scripture

To understand that God uses His word to speak directly to us, revealing not only who He is but how He calls us to live and interact with everyone around us (2 Timothy 3:16), requires a discipline of studying and reflecting on his word. This means an earnest personal intake of God's Word is essential for our spiritual health and growth (Joshua 1:8). As God speaks to us through the scriptures, we learn how to obey Him and apply these truths in our everyday lives. We also come to know Jesus personally and find He is worthy of our steadfast allegiance.

The Spiritual Discipline of Fellowship

We are human beings not living in isolation, there is a direction from God that we build each other up through interdependence and loving relationships(Hebrews 10:24-25). Gathering together draws God close around us as we praise Him and encourage one another(Mathew 18:20). Creating a culture of fellowship and understanding that we are "just a bunch of fellows in a sheep" wandering through a journey.

Prepared by: James Williams