Discipling Quotes

“Believers think only prominent ministers can have followers, but actually, every believer can and should have a few or at least one newer or younger believer as a disciple.”
― Henry Hon, ONE: Unfolding God's Eternal Purpose from House to House

“Many pastors think their greatest impact comes from preaching to many. Not true. Our greatest impact is in discipling a few. Jesus did life with the disciples in close proximity. You won’t create radical disciples from a pulpit; you’ll only create an audience. You must walk closely with people.”
― Jonathan Hayashi, Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship

“The message of salvation alone makes converts, but the message of the Kingdom is meant to make disciples.”
― Sebastien Richard, Kingdom Fundamentals: What the Kingdom of God Means and What it Means for You | A Thorough and Biblical Exposition of the Kingdom of Heaven as Preached by Jesus

“Unfortunately, those we love the most and live closest to often get the least charity and grace from us. I have a shorter patience with my kids than just about anyone else I've ever met. As much as I don't want it, I have modeled annoyance for them in ways that I unfortunately can never take back. It's hard not to believe that when I see them agitated by each other and then respond with irritation instead of kindness that it's not a reflection of how they've seen me respond in my own impatience and selfishness. Lord, have mercy! As much as I want to be a dad worth emulating, there are innumerable ways that I hope these apples fall as far as possible from this tree.”
― Adam Griffin, Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones