WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

A follower, a learner or a student of a teacher. A disciple of Christ is someone who has a genuine relationship with Him as personal Lord and Savior (John 1:12; 1 John 5:11-12) and has committed to live his life to follow Him and in obedience to Him.

Moreover, a disciple of Christ is someone who has heeded Christ's command to also make disciples in His name- Matthew 4:19 (And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”) and Matthew 28:19-20 ( "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."). 

What Do We Mean by “Disciple,”
“Disciple Making,” and “Discipleship”?

  1. Disciple – someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and is committed to the mission of Jesus (Matt. 4:19).

  2. Disciple making – entering into relationships to help people trust and follow Jesus (Matt. 28:18–20), which includes the whole process from conversion through maturation and multiplication.

  3. Disciple maker – a disciple of Jesus who enters into relationships with people to help them trust and follow Jesus.

  4. Discipleship – the state of being a disciple.

Continue reading at discipleship.org

Current Schedule:

Discipleship Studies - Wednesdays at 6 to 7:30 PM

Video Discipleship Series - Available online through our “Bible Study” page under Online Discussion Clips.

For more information please email, or contact the church office at (209) 358-3545 or e-mail Henry at henmc01@gmail.com