Discipleship is the process of connecting all Believers to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission, the two overriding principles that Jesus presented to us.
Discipleship is the state of being a dedicated student of a master teacher or leader.
Purposefully imitating their ethics, character traits, and lifestyle.
Intentionally adopting and emulating their values.
Steadfastly learning and executing their priorities.
Consistently replicating their behavior with excellence.
Faithfully duplicating and spreading their teachings to those who don’t know.
Discipleship means much more than the simple transfer of information or knowledge – it signifies a deep relationship and allegiance with a master teacher (Jesus) – following Him and holding to His way of life because His teaching (TRUTH) shapes your worldview.
Discipleship occurs when you train, mentor, equip, and release the people you lead or influence, including:
Your family sphere of influence: your spouse, children, siblings, parents, and extended family members.
Those in your personal and workplace spheres of influence: co-workers, friends, associates, neighbors, customers, and acquaintances.
Those in your ministry sphere of influence: members of your ministry team, volunteers in your groups, people you fellowship with, and Small Group members.
And especially those you have personally led to salvation in Jesus and into the Kingdom of God!