We Must Replicate Disciples

K. Allan Blume:6129a98b-9e4c-4ffb-ab4b-4a2e8fa0f573
Brainerd Baptist Church gives their congregation a definition of discipleship. “Disciple making is intentionally equipping believers with the Word of God through accountable relationships empowered by the Holy Spirit in order to replicate faithful followers of Jesus Christ.” “Discipleship without reproduction is not biblical discipleship,” Gallaty added. Groups like Sunday School classes, Bible study groups and home fellowship groups have a role in the church. But if they are not reproducing, they are not biblical, he said. “How many generations of groups have you seen replicated in your church? How many groups who have invested in groups, who have invested in groups, who are replicating the process?”
Outside of travel being delayed home due to snow, I was refreshed by the trip to North Carolina to speak with other pastors and leaders. We must remember that it’s not discipleship until there is replication of a new group.