Sometimes i hear people say, “we Anabaptists know discipleship.” That’s made me very curious about the history of “discipleship” in Annabaptism and what’s meant by the term.

David Flowers actually has a description that is in line with what I think i see in scripture and have practiced myself: https://anabaptistworld.org/whats-missing-in-church-discipleship/

However, it seems like Flowers and many of the speakers at Assembly26 don’t see the current church as excelling in this life-on-life movement that brings Jesus into lives and teaches them to be like him.

What about you? When you read Flower’s description, is it how you define discipleship? Do you see the fruit he describes in your community of Jesus-followers?

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What's missing in church — discipleship | Anabaptist World

According to missional leader Mike Breen, a disciple is someone who is learning to have the character and the competency of Jesus. It’s about faithfulness and fruit. Or as Dallas Willard once described it: A disciple is what it would look … Continue reading