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A couple years ago I was introduced to this elaborate discipleship making program with high levels of accountability. It looked a little legalistic to me, but people raved about the results. 1/
Later I heard the pastor who developed that program speak at a conference. He came off as kind of arrogant and sort of a classic far right republican unable to distinguish Christ from culture. Nice guy, but not a model of Christ-likeness. Of course, he did have a big church. 2/
I was once again reminded that church growth and church programs don’t necessarily equate with discipleship. I’m glad they were attempting something, but it wasn’t a magic pill. 3/
There are lots of opinions about discipleship, but I don’t think a lot of our discipleship math works beyond the theoretical. It looks good on paper, but the longterm fruit is less convincing. I don’t know if we see more of Christ. 4/
I ultimately followed Christ because the home I was raised in had a different Spirit. I simply felt the love, grace and presence of God. That was my discipling spark that set me on the path to seek Jesus. 5/
Anyway, I just wish we’d all be more transparent about the weaknesses of even our best discipleship ideas. I know I have far more questions than answers. 6/6
