3 Principles of Discipleship

Q: As someone who has pastored churches of every size, what’s the best model for discipleship you’ve discovered?

A: I have been on a quest to discover a “best model” for the 30 years I’ve been in pastoral ministry. But I haven’t found one—or anything close to one.

A ton of people make claims to the best model for making disciples. I’ve read articles, attended seminars and met with consultants all pushing “the best way.” It sells because there is a huge demand for a magic formula, a perfect method to guarantee success in this, our most important mission.

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with seeking to learn from others—just so we remember that simply copying them doesn’t work. We need to understand the principles behind their success, and then do the hard work of creating new ways to apply those principles in our unique settings. Keep reading