Top o’ the Mornin’ to Ya!
TLDR: Discipleship is essential for Kingdom Family Leaders. This message explores the importance of both discipling others and being discipled, sharing practical insights on how intentional one-on-one relationships create transformative growth and fulfill our calling as Christian men.
What?
I was reflecting on my relationship with a man I’ve been discipling – or rather, attempting to disciple. Looking honestly at this relationship, I realized I’ve barely scratched the surface of true discipleship despite all the opportunities I’ve had. This got me thinking about what genuine discipleship looks like for Kingdom Family Leaders.
Discipleship can take different forms. Sometimes it’s an intentional relationship with someone outside of church or work. Other times, our ministry happens right where we work daily. I mentioned the movie “The Forge” as a great example where a business owner disciples a young man who comes to faith through employment and eventually “saves the day” through his growth.
But discipleship isn’t just something we do with others outside our home – it starts with our spouse and children. That’s fundamentally the role of a father. Going beyond that to disciple someone else takes our leadership to the next level.
Why?
As Kingdom Family Leaders, discipleship should be flowing both ways in our lives – we should be discipling others while also being discipled ourselves. I’ve heard recently that it’s much easier to pretend we’re reaching millions, but much harder (and more valuable) to truly serve and connect with one person well.
This matters because transformation happens in these intentional relationships. It’s where we grow as leaders, and it’s where we fulfill our calling to make disciples. I recognize I’ve been missing having someone who is singly discipling me, and I might need to work on finding that.
Lesson
The key lesson is that discipleship requires intentionality and focus. When we try to work on too many things at once, nothing gets done well. But when we focus on one relationship at a time, habits form, and transformation happens. These relationships create the opportunity for paradigm shifts that can dramatically impact our lives and the lives of those we’re investing in.
Just like I experienced in my recent three-day training with Genius Unlocked, breakthroughs happen when we’re intentional about growth – both our own and others’.
Apply
Write down the first name of the person you’re currently discipling. If you’re not discipling anyone right now, write down the name of someone you will reach out to for discipleship. Make this commitment public by sharing it in the comments section.
Like the warmth of God’s love I feel as the sun hits my back and casts my shadow down the driveway, let’s extend the light of discipleship to others.
You be blessed.
The Power of Discipleship: Building Kingdom Leaders Through Intentional Relationships
