new understanding on an old principle: discipleship
Recently I was in Hawaii and the Lord began to put something together in my heart on discipleship. I quickly scribbled on a piece of paper what God was giving me and I realized it was nothing new… I just never saw in that way before.
What started out as one piece of paper with a few thoughts has turned into a 3 section 50 page lesson on discipleship. If you’re like me, the word “discipleship” only meant taking care of people who just got saved. But as I studied, and continue to study, what the Lord showed me, I saw that it was much different that what I thought.
Joel Stockstill once said that there are 2 parts to every ministry that will make it fruitful and effective; Services & Discipleship
With services (meetings) alone you can only grow so much and people can only function so much. But that’s like having only one wing on a bird, it can get off the ground a little, but it will only go in circles. But with the two functioning together you’ll get to where you need to go.
Many people think discipleship is just about winning souls. But Biblically, it is a life long journey of relationship with Jesus and other people. There are three areas of discipleship the Lord showed me for our youth ministry.
1. Walking with Jesus
2. Fellowship with others
3. Winning souls
In the next few months I’ll share a little bit from each point.
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