Welcome to "the PARK". Glad you have decided to visit our website. My calling from God is to disciple believers. I believe that of all the many needs of the church today in the USA, developing believers in their walk with the Lord may be one of the greatest. Someone who is developing in their walk with the Lord is a "disciple." The Greek word for disciple is "mathatas," meaning learner. You can probably see that this is where we get our English word mathematics. So, let me share a definition of a disciple of Christ that I came across:
DEFINITION OF A DISCIPLE
A disciple of Christ is an individual who exhibits an increasing Christ-likeness exemplified by: 1) an undeniable love for God and others, 2) a vibrant prayer life, 3) a love of Scripture, 4) an obedient lifestyle of personal evangelism, 5) employment of talents and personal resources, spiritual gifts and service used for the benefit of the Kingdom, 6) consistent manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit, and 7) extravagant worship that treasures Christ.
Maybe you use a definition that appeals to you. I would love to see it. Feel free to share.
God Bless,
Pastor Roger Head
DEFINITION OF A DISCIPLE
A disciple of Christ is an individual who exhibits an increasing Christ-likeness exemplified by: 1) an undeniable love for God and others, 2) a vibrant prayer life, 3) a love of Scripture, 4) an obedient lifestyle of personal evangelism, 5) employment of talents and personal resources, spiritual gifts and service used for the benefit of the Kingdom, 6) consistent manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit, and 7) extravagant worship that treasures Christ.
Maybe you use a definition that appeals to you. I would love to see it. Feel free to share.
God Bless,
Pastor Roger Head
Hey Pastor Roger,
ReplyDeleteI love the definition. I think it adequately describes what a disciple should look like. When I think of a disciple, I envision one who looks to the master and models his or her life after Him. A disciple is someone that forsakes all and follows Him.
I find it interesting that the word disciple is the root word that forms discipline. Disciplines are those things to which we are committed. A disciple that is not committed to his Master is not a disciple at all. A disciple is committed to following his Master and learning to become as He is.
We are clay in the Master's hand, and He defines us.