I was so blessed today by our Bible study session led by Pastor Stephen @stephenacrown @nationsshakerscentre .
He shared such profound insights that challenged and inspired me deeply.
He spoke about the three types of attitudes among the multitude:
• Visitors are those who come just to observe.
• Members or students are there for their own benefit, looking to get what they can from the leader, pastor, or mentor.
• Disciples are not just there to learn—they walk in the footsteps of the leader and multiply the vision.
One thing that really stood out to me was this:
“If you’re too big to follow, you’re too small to lead.”
Pastor Stephen explained that discipleship requires mentorship. You can’t teach if you haven’t been taught, and you can’t lead if you haven’t been led.
Key Scriptures:
• Matthew 19:27-30 – The reward for discipleship and leaving everything to follow Christ.
• Acts 4:33 – The power of discipline and mentorship in discipleship.
• Mark 8:34 – “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”
• John 8:31-32 – The freedom that comes from abiding in the truth of the Word.
• John 15:5 – “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.”
Pastor Stephen also said, “The vitality of the church isn’t measured by how many people fill the chairs but by how deeply they’re filled with the Word.” Jesus sent us to make disciples, not members.
Discipleship is about humility, discipline, teachability, and self-denial. It’s about seeing something in a leader that inspires you to follow, knowing your role, and playing it well.
This message was so powerful that I couldn’t help but implement it into Kingdom Entrepreneurship. The video you’ll see today is directly inspired by this teaching.
Anyway, you need to hear this for yourself. Stay blessed!
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