Make Disciples

Start by praying for God to show you someone to invest in, and then be intentional about building a relationship with that person. Jesus began by inviting His disciples to follow Him (Matthew 4:19), and you can do the same by spending time with them, sharing your life, and teaching them what it means to live like Christ.

Walking alongside someone in their faith means being present in their life, offering guidance, prayer, and encouragement. Paul modeled this in 1 Thessalonians 2:8, where he says, “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” Invest time in their growth by studying the Bible together, praying regularly, and being available to answer questions.

Evangelism is sharing the good news of Jesus with someone who may not know Him, while making disciples is the process of helping that person grow in their faith after they come to Christ. Jesus not only told His followers to make disciples (Matthew 28:19), but also to “teach them to obey everything I have commanded you,” emphasizing ongoing spiritual growth.

If you’re following Jesus and growing in your own faith, you’re ready to help someone else do the same. You don’t have to be perfect—just willing. As Paul encouraged Timothy, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12).

Focus on teaching the essentials of the Christian faith: how to pray, read the Bible, and live out Christ’s teachings in daily life. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 reminds us, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Equip them to live a life rooted in God’s Word.