Precisamos cuidar de pessoas e ajudá-las a florescer e crescer no ministério, e não esgotá-las no interesse de manter nossos programas em continuidad… - Colin Marshall

Thus the goal of Christian ministry is quite simple, and in a sense measurable: are we making and nurturing genuine disciples of Christ? The church always tends towards institutionalism and secularization. The focus shifts to preserving traditional programs and structures, and the goal of discipleship is lost. The mandate of disciple-making provides the touchstone for whether our church is engaging in Christ’s mission. Are we making genuine disciples of Jesus Christ? Our goal is not to make church members or members of our institution, but genuine disciples of Jesus.

We are always an example to those whom we are teaching and training, whether we like it or not.

His task is to teach and train his congregation, by his word and his life, to become disciple-making disciples of Jesus.