Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific

The Vision of the Discipleship Ministry

"Everyone making Christlike disciples"

Why discipleship?

Jesus’ final words to his disciples, and to us, are the mission of the Church of the Nazarene: To make Christlike disciples in the nations.

“God’s primary plan for the Church is for disciples of Jesus to develop other men and women into disciples! There is probably no other more primary matter of negligence in the Church today than our failure to follow the Lord’s command to develop disciples. Because of this gross neglect, many Christians think of themselves as an audience to be entertained rather than an army ready to march…Discipleship must function as the heart of the church ministry.” (Bill Hull, New Century Disciple-Making, pp. 10)

A Disciple of Christ is:

Filled with the Father’s love
Growing in Christlike character
Sensitive and obedient to the Holy Spirit’s leading
Intentionally making disciples

The Mission of the Discipleship Ministry

"to carry out the Great Commission to children, youth, and adults in preparation for a lifetime of being and making Christlike disciples in the nations"

Purpose

To be a people of prayer, engaged in the Word, making Christlike disciples.
To intentionally develops relationships with unreached people so that they become Christlike disciples making Christlike disciples.
To teach the Word of God to children, youth, and adults so that they are saved, sanctified wholly, and maturing in Christian experience that results in a life of compassion, evangelism, Christian education, and disciple-making.
To encourage everyone to faithfully engage in a discipleship ministry such as Sunday school/Bible studies, small groups, and other disciple-making ministries.

Objectives

To reach the largest number of unchurched people for Christ and the church,
bringing them into fellowship,
teaching the Word of God effectively, and encompassing their salvation;
teaching the doctrines of the Christian faith and
developing Christlike character, attitudes, and habits;
helping to establish Christian homes;
preparing believers for membership in the church and
equipping them for appropriate Christian ministries.

Resources

Hope in the Midst - 14 Day Devotional Series

Mor2Lif - Women’s Ministry Video and Bible Study

The Discipleship Place

Treasure Quest VBS - Following in the Footsteps of Jesus

WOW VBS - a live streamed Virtual Bible Spectacular

Regional Discipleship Council

Regional Discipleship Coordinator:
Rev. Kim, Eun Yup (John)

Council Members (Field discipleship coordinators)
Aggie Muaror, Dick Eugenio, Jubilee Thanga, Jun Kadota, M.K.R., Natanael Harinoto, Richard Giesken