Churches that Change the World… Make Disciples. Discipleship Myths: It’s for the spiritual ‘elite’ It’s about knowing more or being around a long time.

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Churches that Change the World… Make Disciples

Discipleship Myths: It’s for the spiritual ‘elite’ It’s about knowing more or being around a long time It’s about what you do

What is a disciple? ‘An apprentice in attitude and action’ A disciple is…

What is a disciple? ‘An apprentice in attitude and action’ ‘What would it look like if Jesus lived my life?’ A disciple is… Or…

The Journey of Discipleship God does it And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever- increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3.18

The Journey of Discipleship Greater openness to God means greater openness to others (2 Cor 2.3-4)

The Journey of Discipleship The goal is not to know more, but to love more (1 Cor 13)

The Journey of Discipleship Have you settled for being a church- goer? Are you open to others?