![]() We must build churches with robust, mission-centered discipleship. When not focused on building God’s church and disconnected from this purpose, discipleship focuses on individual transformation and devolves into Christian self-help. So the focus of our discipleship should be the flourishing and vitality of the church. Understanding discipleship as the core emphasis of the missio Dei grounds the purpose of our churches: We’re participating in God’s mission to make disciples of the nations and fill the earth with the knowledge of the Lord. This is the culmination of our grace-fueled efforts to make disciples and plant churches of these disciples among all nations. And finally, in Revelation, we see that people from every tribe and tongue will gather before the throne of God. This creation mandate was passed down through Abraham when God said he would make him a great nation through whom all the nations of the earth would be blessed. Jesus extended this dominion and creation mandate to be one of making disciples in every nation. After all, making disciples of the nations is what planting churches is all about.įrom the beginning, God’s desire is that mankind demonstrate his good rule as they take dominion over creation. One of the most important tasks for your church plant is to develop a clear plan for making disciples. ![]()
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