The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

The purpose of disciple-making is to help people become committed followers of Jesus Christ who mature in faith and bring glory to God. Dr. Allan Coppedge says in The Biblical Principles of Discipleship that there are three special ways that disciples glorify God.

1. A growing relationship between believers and God.
2. Development of Christlikeness in character.
3. Fruitful service for the Lord.

As you consider these special ways of glorifying God, how are they reflected in your own life, in your church, and in the lives of people God is leading you to disciple?

Join me this week in reading Luke 3.

Always praying for you and your church,
Brian