Next Steps
Growing as a Disciple
Be with Jesus. Become like Jesus.
We are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory. 1 Corinthians 3:18
WHAT IS DISCIPLESHIP?
When you think of the word disciple, is it synonymous with Christian? Are all Christians disciples? Can you be a disciple without being a disciple-maker? At PV, we will define disciple and disciple-making as Jesus did in His call in Matthew 4:19: “‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.'”
Be with Jesus. Become like Jesus. Do what Jesus did.
- BE WITH JESUS (come, follow me): Abide in Him. Slow down enough to listen to the Spirit, connect with God, and practice being in His presence.
- BECOME LIKE JESUS (and I will make you): Allow the Spirit to transform your heart and help you become a person of deep love for God and for others. A person to whom the teachings of Jesus are second nature.
- DO WHAT JESUS DID (fishers of men): What would Jesus do with your only life if He was walking around in your skin today? How would He love the people in your circles of influence and make new disciples among them? How would He impact the world and your neighborhood?
GROW AS A DISCIPLE
It sounds simple enough, but how do we really live like Jesus in today’s world? At PV, our goal is to provide Christ-centered, meaningful pathways for disciples to grow and multiply, helping us all become more like Christ and renew the world through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Growing as a disciple is much more than attending church. We are patterning our lives after Jesus, growing in community, serving others, giving of our time and resources, and practicing spiritual disciplines.
Rule of Life
In your personal walk, a primary tool is developing a “Rule of Life,” a set of rhythms for spiritual formation that help us be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did. For more information and resources, see the links below.
