Everything we do is done in stages. As an example we learn to crawl before walking, and walking before running. The point of a stage is to prepare for something more difficult in the future. It is the same with discipleship. In discipleship, there are three stages which are evangelize, disciple, and train. These three steps, and following them to their fruition, help build on fire disciples that set the church ablaze.
The first step is evangelizing because we are unable to disciple someone if they have not yet accepted Christ. Dr. Earley states “Having such information does others no good unless, or until, we share it. We have to proclaim the good news [1]”. This can be a time consuming step, and we will do well while remaining patient. Not everyone accepts the Gospel the first time they hear it…
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