DISCIPLESHIP
Following Jesus in everyday life
What Is Discipleship
More than a decision – a life of following
Discipleship is not a programme. It is not a class or a once off decision.
Discipleship is a lifelong process of becoming. It is learning to follow Jesus in a way that shapes how we live and how we respond in everyday life.
The Greek word mathetes and the Hebrew word talmid describe a disciple as a learner – a lifelong apprentice who follows closely, observes carefully and learns by living it out.
Jesus called us to make disciples, not just believers. This means discipleship goes beyond salvation. It is about formation, growth and transformation over time.
We are all called to take part in this. Every believer carries the responsibility to share the gospel and to walk with others as they grow in their faith.
Revelation
Where faith becomes real
Discipleship begins with a revelation of who Jesus is.
Without this, faith becomes routine rather than transformation. When we truly see Him for who He is, our response is to follow, to obey and to align our lives with Him.
This is the posture of a disciple. Not simply learning about Jesus, but choosing to walk closely with Him and become more like Him.
Scripture makes it clear that a time is coming when every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. Discipleship is the opportunity to respond now, willingly and fully.
This is what gives weight and urgency to the call.
Formation
Shaped in everyday moments
Discipleship is formed in ordinary moments. It is seen in conversations, in decisions and in the way life is lived daily.
It is not built through isolated events, but through consistency over time.
A disciple is not shaped only by what they are taught, but by what they repeatedly see and experience. This is why environment matters.
Children and young people learn through what is modelled around them. The same is true for every believer.
Faith is not formed in isolation. It is shaped through relationship, environment and lived experience.
The Discipleship Ecosystem
How faith is formed and sustained
Discipleship does not happen in one place. It is formed through a connected ecosystem.
It includes the individual choosing to follow Jesus, the home where faith is lived out daily, the church that teaches and strengthens, and the wider world where faith is expressed and shared.
Each part plays a role. When one is missing, discipleship becomes fragmented. When they work together, it becomes strong, consistent and sustainable.
This is how discipleship moves from a moment to a lifestyle.
The Home
WHERE FAITH IS FORMED AND LIVED OUT
The home is the primary place where discipleship takes shape.
It is where faith is seen consistently and where it becomes part of everyday life. Conversations happen naturally, values are modelled and belief is reinforced through what is lived out daily.
Family discipleship is not separate from discipleship as a whole. It is the foundation that supports it.
When faith is formed in the home, it strengthens what happens in the church and shapes how individuals live in the world.
The Church
STRENGTHENING WHAT BEGINS AT HOME
The church plays a vital role in discipleship, but it was never designed to replace the home.
It provides teaching, guidance and community. It brings clarity and structure to faith and helps reinforce what is being lived out daily.
When the church and the home work together, discipleship becomes clearer, stronger and more effective.
LIVING IT OUT, NOT ADDING MORE
Discipleship is not about doing more. It is about living differently.
It is about creating an environment where faith is real, visible and consistent over time. It is seen in everyday moments, in conversations, in decisions and in how we respond to what life brings.
When that happens, discipleship stops feeling like another task and starts becoming part of who we are. It shifts from something we try to manage to something that quietly shapes our identity, our choices and the way we live each day.