What is a Disciple? #

A disciple is someone who: #

Strengthens themselves in the Lord. #

To be strengthened in the Lord means to enter His presence in confidence because of what Jesus has accomplished (Heb. 4:15–16). The access you have to the Father gives you strength. Practicing the spiritual disciplines helps deepen your faith and strengthens you in the Lord.

But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. —1 Samuel 30:6 (ESV)

Manages their household. #

Managing your home starts with strengthening yourself in the Lord. When you faithfully steward the time, talents, and resources God has given you, they can be poured into others in your city. This responsibility applies to all Christians—married, single, and parents. Managing your household includes practical matters like finances as well as intentional rhythms rooted in the spiritual disciplines. It also includes the culture of the home. Just like a greenhouse, the conditions of the environment are either conducive or hindering to growth.

He must manage his own household well.—1 Timothy 3:4 (ESV)

Makes disciples. #

This is what we are called to do as Christians.

Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the end of the very age. —Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)