Christ is the head of the body, and his body is the Church. This is what Paul tells us in Colossians 1:18, but what does it mean to be the body of Christ? Can a disciple grow and be fruitful as a member of this body outside of a community of believers?
Growing as a Disciple of Jesus
Christ made his call clear. To fulfill the Great Commission, we must go and make disciples. While the what is clear, the how can be difficult to understand and intimidating to initiate. As a disciple of Christ matures in his faith, how does he begin to multiply himself and invest in making other disciples? How will she know if she is on track as she continues to pour herself into others?