The Essence of Discipleship
I challenged our adult youth leaders to think about what they would want a student to look like after they graduate from our ministry... what kind of person would they like to see our teenagers become! Then I shared my heart based on the idea that we have been called to love God and to love people. I would like to see students passionate about three things: 1. Obedience - because this is the way the you show your love for God. Jesus said it and John reiterates it. 2. The Truth - The truth is what sanctifies and transform us into the image of Christ. It reveals to us the heart and will of God! 3. Serving Others - The redeemed have been called to serve! This is part of our DNA as believers... we are servants! Jesus humbled Himself and became a servant. After washing the disciples feet, He told His disciples to go and serve one another. Here is the real question... How do we get there? God has been impressing on my heart that most of discipleship is caught not taught. Teac