Disciple Making
Multiplying Disciple Makers
Disciple making is the primary mission of the church. Jesus' last words (Mt 28:19-20; Ac 1:8) are our first work! Yet few believers are mentored over a long period of time in a personal, intentional way, in the manner of Jesus and the disciples.
Would you like to learn more about disciple making? Please contact us and let us know about your interest!
One D Group at a Time
We invite you to join Jesus' disciple making movement! Disciple making is the way of Jesus--it is his method of building his church and fulfilling the Great Commission. We invite you to get in touch with us if you want to join a "D group" with three others to journey together for 12-18 months.
“One day, by God’s grace, you could see a movement spread from your influence that could literally change the globe and impact the nations in a way that continues until Jesus returns—that can actually happen!”
- Craig Etheredge, Invest in a Few
HEAR Journals
HEAR Journals are a great way to spend a quiet time with God each day. We heard about HEAR journals in Robby Gallaty's book on disciple making called Replicate. It is a simple process that involves reading 1-2 chapters from the Bible, Highlighting a key verse, Explaining it in context, developing an Application for today, and Responding to God personally.
Check out the resources below to learn more.
"The things that you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful people who will be able to teach others also."
- 2 Timothy 2:2
Messages on Disciple Making
Disciple Making: Association
Nick Maddy, 22 November 2020
Caversham Community Church, Dunedin
10 Disciple Making Affirmations
1. We believe Jesus Christ is central to life and the Bible – he is supreme and worthy of all devotion, worship, and emulation. We affirm the Nicene Creed and its statements about Jesus and the Trinity (Colossians 1:15-20).
2. We define a disciple as someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and is committed to the mission of Jesus (Matthew 4:19). This is only possible by the Holy Spirit and it is for God’s glory.
3. We define discipleship and disciple-making as helping people to trust and follow Jesus. (Matthew 28:18–20).
4. We believe disciple making is the core mission of the local church (Colossians 1:28-29).
5. We believe the Bible is the authoritative, reliable, and final guide for discipleship and life (2 Timothy 3:16-4:2).
6. We believe Jesus' method of disciple making is the wisest and best method to follow today (Luke 6:40).
7. We believe our love for one another is the most important sign of true discipleship (John 13:34-35).
8. We believe discipleship includes serving the poor, striving for holiness, and living with accountability in the local church (1 Corinthians 5:1-13).
9. We believe true discipleship and love compel us to join Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10).
10. We believe our obedience to the great commission will result in the expansion of God's kingdom, the betterment of humanity, and God's exaltation and pleasure (Luke 19:11-27).
- Discipleship.org's "10 Discipleship Affirmations"
Recommended Reading
As we begin to make disciple making a central ministry, if not the central ministry, of our churches, we need to learn more about it. Fortunately, there are tons of really well-written, generally short, free or low cost books available on the topic. We encourage you to begin learning about disciple making, as you carry out the Great Commission in New Zealand. Jesus’ last words (Matthew 28:19-20) are our first priority!
We recommend you start with a free ebook by Craig Etheredge called Invest in a Few.
Next, read the first two chapters of Robby Gallaty's Replicate, which can be downloaded free here.
Then choose one of the free ebooks that catches your eye at Discipleship.org. Lots of good titles!
Finally, the foundational book on disciple making that got the present day disciple making movement started is Robert Coleman's The Master Plan of Evangelism. A classic! It can be found on Amazon or Book Depository.
