The Great Commission is not merely a call to share the Gospel or even to invite others to church. It is one believer replicating himself in the life of another. It is leading another person to Christ and then closer to Him.
Replicate uses books as training guides, but discipleship is more than a book. Often, those involved will meet with another Christian on a weekly basis, but discipleship is more than a weekly meeting. Discipleship is life on life for life. This means that when a Christian takes on the task of mentoring another believer, he or she is making a huge commitment.
Life on Life: This includes a weekly meeting, but not exclusively. It requires a genuine friendship. The Christian will text, hang out with, and invite their disciple over for dinner. As they live life together, the mentor is able to teach and demonstrate biblical principles in every situation.
for Life: Just because the individual being discipled has finished a book or is now discipling someone else, does not mean the relationship ends. As time progresses, meeting times will become further and further apart, and the relationship will evolve into that of a parent and an adult child. Though different, the friendship and mentoring is still as vital as ever.
Discipleship is not a Sunday-Wednesday Christianity. It is a day-by-day commitment that lasts entire lifetime. It begins at the moment of salvation, and ends in glory.
Salvation and the first steps of the Christian walk.
The establishment of godly habits and spiritual maturity.
Understanding and living out the Great Commission.
Perserverance to the end and finishing strong.
Those involved in Replicate are constantly pressing toward specific goals.
Lead someone to Christ.
Christ has commanded us to share the Gospel with others. This is the first step in obeying the Great Commission. Every member of Replicate prays for and actively seeks opportunities to share the Gospel with the lost people in their life.
Lead someone in their spiritual walk.
Whether the member has led a person to the Lord, or simply takes a younger Christian under their wing, discipleship is leading someone else. This is a great responsibility and privilege. Through the Replicate curriculum and the everyday happenings of life, members seek to lead another Christian into a deeper relationship with Christ.
Follow someone in your spiritual walk.
Every member of Replicate is themselves a disciple first. They are teamed up with a more mature believer who can teach and lead them in their walk with the Lord. They will be challenged and encouraged as they strive to live a life that is pleasing to God.
Take the next step in your Christian walk.
At every point of life there is another step to take. Members strive, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and their mentor, to identify and take that next step.