The third momentous implication is that this people-growth happens only through the power of God’s Spirit as he applies his word to people’s hearts. - Colin Marshall

The idea of personal ministry alongside preaching ministry is admirable and hard to disagree with.

Não há duas classes de cristãos – os cooperadores e os espectadores. Uma igreja... expressa isto por não ter ‘membresia’ na congregação, e sim ‘parceria’.” (pp. 75)

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.