Jesus’ call to us to make disciples was on the heels of calling us to GO! So, we go into all the world, and then, as a byproduct, we “make disciples.” The passion and vision to reach a city will also force us as the pastors and leaders of the church and the people of the church to step up and truly live out this passionate relationship with Jesus. If your vision is just to create programs for the people in your church but not to stir your people up to reach and impact their city, then you won’t inspire a culture of discipleship. This might seem obvious, but the first step to creating a church culture where discipleship happens naturally is to have a deep seeded vision in your heart to reach the city that God has put you in. ( Download the Discipleship Pathway)ģ Essentials to Creating a Discipleship Culture in Your Church That’s why we want to shape an intentional church-wide discipleship culture. Discipleship happens as we go and as we do life together within our church community. Why do I say culture? Because while we may have classes or courses where we focus and learn the essentials of our faith, full discipleship is not formed in a classroom. There are always going to be new ideas or strategies to help us be more effective, but many of the fundamentals are the same and have been since the beginning of the launch of The Church! Before I list out a suggested step-by-step discipleship pathway, I want to share three keys to helping your church create a discipleship culture. Pastors, as a fellow laborer in Christ, I know the passion and burden to effectively make disciples.
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