Sunday, 24th September. Discipleship is arguably the main purpose of the Church, to grow disciples and make new ones (sounds a bit like 'reproducing the life of Jesus'?). Yet most Churches would confess to a rather lukewarm discipleship in reality in the culture and practice of their Church.

Mark's Gospel

September 24th Discipleship is arguably the main purpose of the Church, to grow disciples and make new ones (sounds a bit like ‘reproducing the life of Jesus’?). Yet most Churches would confess to a rather lukewarm discipleship in reality in the culture and practice of their Church. Our new preaching series on discipleship uses a less religious word ‘Apprentice’ to remind us that discipleship is not just a cerebral or intellectual thing. Rather it is immensely practical, no less than an imitation of Jesus Himself! Mark’s gospel will be our text, but I hope there will be plenty of homework. Mark 1 v14-20. Download discussion notes.