Discipleship Identities

Becoming, Growing and Making Disciples

The 5 Identities of Discipleship

The Bible emphasizes at least five identities that clarify what it means for us to be disciples. In the New Testament, disciples of Jesus are worshipers, family members, servants, stewards, and witnesses.

Worshiper
Worshiper

As worshipers, disciples of Jesus seek to know, love, and obey God above all else.

Grow as a Worshiper
Family Member
Family Member

As family members, disciples of Jesus live with the local church as family.

Grow as a Family Member
Servant
Servant

As servants, disciples give of themselves for the good of others.

Grow as a Servant
Steward
Steward

As stewards, disciples of Jesus use their time, talent and treasure to know God and make him known.

Grow as a Steward
Witness
Witness

As witnesses, a disciple of Jesus proclaims Christ in word and deed.

Grow as a Witness

Following the Holy Spirit, we exist to create a movement of disciple-making disciples in RDU and around the world.

Disciples are Followers

When we believe the gospel of Jesus Christ, he calls us to trust him with our lives and become his disciples.

Disciples Grow

Discipleship is growing in the five identities and leading others to do the same.

Disciples make Disciples

Jesus sends us to make disciples who make disciples who make disciples.

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