Discipleship isn’t just the role of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher; it’s the role of every believer. You may not feel ready to disciple someone else yet, but with the Holy Spirit and the Bible, you’ll be equipped!

Mentorship is teaching someone as you follow Jesus, not just telling someone what to do from a distance. You don’t have to have all the answers or have a degree in theology to disciple someone. The best way to disciple a person is to invite them into your world and show them how to follow Jesus.

Discipleship is essential in helping new believers receive and allow the seed of God’s Word to grow until they are strong, mature believers. One of the parables that Jesus teaches is about a farmer who is planting seeds in the ground. Jesus explains that the seeds represent the Word of God, and the different soils represent the hearts of people. The condition of the soil determines the growth of the seed. Discipleship insulates a believer from the enemy’s attack, and helps their roots grow deep enough to weather the storms. If a new believer doesn’t get roots down deep, they are at greater risk of falling away from their faith.