Nazarene Discipleship
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 Hulk, 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.
Regional Discipleship Model
The Asia-Pacific Region is committed to exalting the Lord with and before others, by guiding others toward experiencing the saving and transforming work of the Holy Spirit, by equipping others through the Word of God, by empowering others for godly service, and by leading others in engaging the nations for Christ.
