As church leaders (lay or “professional”) we are all involved in making disciples. But if you haven’t defined “disciple” how will you know when you’ve done it? Yes, yes a disciple is “a follower of Christ”. I got that. But what does that look like in your church? In our ministry, a disciple has the following “qualities” or “accomplishments”:

  • Profession of Faith
  • Assurance of Salvation
  • Baptized by Immersion
  • Small Group Involvement
  • Worship Service Involvement
  • Serving Faithfully
  • Giving Regularly

We accomplish these qualities in individuals through a variety of different means including classes, mentoring, small groups, and preaching, to name a few. But the point is that we know what the finish line looks like.

What does a disciple look like in your ministry? Comment below on your “qualities”.