Discipleship in the Local Church
What does discipleship look like in the local church?
| posted 2/12/1997
| Topics: | Developing, Discipleship, Encouragement, Evangelism, Friendship, Guidance, Mentoring |
| Filters: | Coach, Pastor, Start, Teacher |
| Purpose: | Discipleship |
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| Date Added: | February 12, 1997 |
The word translated "disciple" is mathetes, which means a learner or apprentice. Although Christians are ultimately Christ's disciples, it is clear that Christ works through other Christians in this process, because he commissioned the church to "make disciples" (Mt. 28:19). Discipleship is taking personal responsibility to help other Christians grow ...

