Discipling–A New Concept

     While reading chapter 11 of DeVries book, I realized something that has not been on my radar as far as youth ministry goes: discipling. The point of Christianity is not to just create converts; it is to help them develop and grow in their faith. It seems to obvious, especially since one of my professors preaches it in most of his classes, but it is very easy to overlook. When creating programs, focusing on getting kids to Christ is always a main goal. It is the first and foremost goal of ministry. However, that is not where it ends. If we ended ministry there, we would be dropping newborn Christians on their heads and walking away, leaving them for the wolves to devour or raise. I am writing this as a reminding to myself and all those who read this. Do not forget about disipling your students. If you do, all the hard work you have done to that point will be in vain.