The past few days we have focused on implementing 2 Timothy 2.2:

And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. (2 Timothy 2.2, NIV)

Encouraged by pastor and author Dr. Greg Ogden we have looked at:

• The mission: laser-focused on making reproducing disciples
• The method: micro-groups, the Holy Spirit’s hot house for transformation
• The materials: biblically-based curriculum as an empowerment tool for discipling others

What’s missing? it has to start with “m”: the men and women to do the disciple-making! Methods and materials don’t make disciples; people do! Jesus did not declare a shortage of anything except people.

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” (Matthew 9.37, 38, NIV)

Come on in, the water’s fine! If you don’t feel ready, you’re in good company: the disciples weren’t ready either when Jesus sent them out in Matthew 10. And we serve in the power of the Holy Spirit:

Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20.21 – 22, NIV)