Discipling As You Go

The Discipleship Journey – At the start of his ministry Jesus began the journey of discipling (John 1:35-51). He spent three years intensely working with these disciples to prepare them for what was to come. At the end of His ministry, Jesus addresses those same disciples and tells them it is now their turn to disciple (Matthew 28:18-20). Over the next 2000 years followers of Jesus wrestled with what it means to disciple as the world around them continues to change. As we enter another major historical change, we have to ask what it means to disciple in the 21st century. “The depth of discipleship in the 21st century will define the future shape of the Church”

What does it cost to make a new disciple?

27/01/2021

I was once asked “What is the fruit of an apple?” Without thinking too hard, I answered “the seeds for more apples”. While that is true, it is NOT just more apples, it’s ultimately an orchard. If we apply this…

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Called to Bear Fruit

12/01/2021

Discipleship is the foundation of all successful ministry. Most people would agree with that. Jesus himself seemed to make that point in John 15. His teaching on the vine and the branches is not only about our growth but also…

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