What is Step 4 in the four-step method?

• A. Step 4: Encourage and Pastor/Lead
• B. Encourage and Pastor/Lead
• C. Step 1: Identify and Invite
• D. Train and Develop

Answer: (A)

In this four-step method, the final stage centers on giving ongoing encouragement and providing pastoral leadership. Step 4 is about nurturing people, keeping them motivated, and guiding them as they apply what they’ve learned and continue to grow. It closes the process by ensuring individuals feel supported, shepherded, and empowered to take next steps, rather than just receiving information or being invited. That’s why the choice labeled as Step 4: Encourage and Pastor/Lead best fits the sequence—the explicit focus on encouragement paired with pastoral leadership captures the essence of finishing the process with sustained guidance. The other options describe earlier stages or omit the final leadership and support emphasis.