Sublime

Every person must count the cost and enter into discipleship training willingly.

His calling will determine which road he takes in his service for Christ.

In order to maximize the mutual knowledge of the shepherd-sheep relationship it is essential that the members of the church be delegated among the elders of the church in order that each elder will know which sheep he is responsible for and the sheep will know the identity of their shepherd.

It is true that those who would lead must first learn to serve. And it is equally true that to train men a person must be willing to spend time with those men in hours of conversation and association in the normal affairs of life.

Chapter 11 Live into Community

In our making disciples, we should not select only those who are like us in temperament and personality. Nor should we choose only those who act in a certain way that we find agreeable to our personal lives and acceptance standards. It would be a good idea to have some “roughnecks” on the team as well as some scholars and quiet types.

People’s deepest need is to be known and understood before they can join someone or be led by them.

Beside assurance and acceptance, a growing Christian has four basic needs. He needs protection, fellowship, food, and training.