Discipleship Plays a Biblical Role in Church

The Great Commission calls all Christians to make disciples. Many Christians know Matthew 28:18-20 well. We have heard the passage preached, many have committed it to memory, and we teach it to our children. So why do churches continue to forget their calling?

Discipleship is what has defined the church. Jesus modeled discipleship as he walked with his disciples and taught them about the Kingdom of God. Acts 11:21-26 describes Paul and Barnabas following Jesus’ example by making disciples in the early church. The church is defined by this Great Commission to make disciples; making disciples is our identity.

Why UOC focuses on Discipleship:

Because a church that does not make disciples has missed the reason for which they exist.