How Jesus Trained His Disciples - Part 2

How Jesus Trained His Disciples - Part 2

A ministry that will last for generations is that one that has disciples and not just members. They have sons and daughters and not just attendees. 

The true size of your ministry is measured by your disciples, not fans. Jesus had multitudes as followers but it was the disciples that took his ministry from where he left it to the whole world and it is still growing today. 

 

Your ministry is as strong as the men you've trained. It is as big as the men that have moved from members to partners. 

Your ability to move people in your Church from ordinary members to disciples is what will define the success and future of your ministry. If you fail here your ministry has no future. 

Mark 3:13-14

[13]And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.

[14]And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

This was the early days of Jesus's ministry. He knew what it means and what it takes to build a successful and lasting ministry. He knew the quality of leaders he will be leaving behind will determine the future of what he came to do. 

Select amongst the bunch a few and start with them. You don't have to start with the whole Church. Start with some and grow it from there. 

It doesn't mean you should ignore others. Teach and preach to the others but you must have your own "12" disciples who are under your direct tutelage. 

The Pareto principle or the 80/20 rule, states that 80 percent of the results you make comes from 20 percent of the people. Focus on a few of your men and give them your all. They will be the pillar holding the ministry in the future.

Spend time and money with the ones you're training. Pour your life into them. Be a living example to them. They're the future of the Gospel work. 

2 Timothy 2:2

[2]And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

You can't train people virtually. You can't train people by proxy. They should always be around you. Keep them close and stay close to them. 

The ones who have stood the rigorous training and their life transformed are the ones qualified to be leaders.

Don't scout or shop for leaders, train them yourself. The ones you train yourself will always be more reliable and trusted to take the baton from you. 

*Kevin Ashwe*

*The School of the Local Church*

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