Author: Abidan Ruhongeka (Adventist University of Africa)
Abstract:This article presents the biblical meaning of disciple and discipleship and uncovers the importance of community-based discipleship. Literature was engaged to throw light in arguments. The article appeals that a church that seeks to be successful needs to follow the method of Jesus by making disciples through community-based discipleship and relationship principles. Making community-based discipleship a priority will help the church to produce connected and transformed disciples, not just converts to the movement. Strong community-based discipleship builds strong disciples of Jesus and strong churches for mission. The church with the communitybased discipleship will successfully fulfill the Great Commission following the method of Jesus (Matt 28:18-20). If the church seeks to be successful, it should follow the method of Jesus in discipling.