Monday, June 18, 2007

What is a Better Disciple?

I've been thinking about What Makes a Better Disciple.

Central’s goal, Central’s mission, Central’s chief objective is to make more and better disciples. If you have been around Central very long at all you know that already. But what does a disciple look like? A disciple is a follower of Jesus, but what does that mean specifically at Central?

There are four aspects of what makes a Better Disciple. Let me spell it out:
1) A Better Disciple embraces Corporate Worship. More than simply sitting through a service, a Better Disciple participates and in fully engaged in the Worship Experience. A better disciple prays and sings and is focused on praise through the collective worship setting.
2) A better Disciple is active in learning. Involved in a learning setting whether that is a Bible Study, Sunday School Class, or small group—a Better Disciple is learning and helping others to learn. A Better Disciple is committed to knowing Christ more and more.
3) A Better Disciple participates in a fellowship group-- at Central that can be in so many places: small groups, affinity groups, dinner for eight, recreation ministries, to name a few. A Better disciple is involved in a group where inviting non-believers is easy.
4) A Better Disciple serves. A Better Disciple goes on mission trips or works at the rescue Mission or takes advantage of Servant Evangelism opportunities or micro-mission endeavors. A better disciple serves the Lord in the workplace, at home and in the church and in the world. A Better disciple is a servant.
That’s it… four things. Are you a better disciple?

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