Disciples and the Church

This Zume Training session defines a disciple as a follower of Jesus who loves God, loves people, and makes disciples, emphasizing that Jesus's commands—love God and love your neighbor—summarize both the Old and New Testaments. The session then clarifies the concept of "church," distinguishing between the Universal Church, City/Regional Church, and the "Church at Home" or "Simple Church," which are described as spiritual families centered on Jesus that love God, love others, and multiply disciples without needing buildings, programs, or staff. The training aims to reproduce simple, multiplying disciples, likening the process to yeast, while stressing the importance of ensuring that what is reproduced is life-giving and not harmful.