We live in a way that draws people to Jesus.
We are made in God’s image, so let that shine out.
Encouraging church members to live as authentic disciples fosters spiritual, missional, and numerical growth by shaping lives that reflect Christ.
Spiritually, discipleship deepens faith as people grow in all twelve aspects of a Methodist Way of Life.
Missionally, disciples serve their communities with love and justice, making a tangible difference and drawing others to God’s kingdom.
Numerically, when people see faith lived out genuinely—in workplaces, neighborhoods, and daily life—they are more likely to be curious and seek faith themselves. A church full of active, compassionate disciples becomes a magnetic, transformative presence, naturally growing in depth, impact, and numbers.
Action ideas
- Give people MWOL pocket guides to keep and give away.
- Encourage pastoral visitors to use MWOL questions in the pocket guide to have a conversation about spiritual life.
- Set up accountability triplets.
- Ask regularly, “What are you thankful for?”
- Encourage people to tell stories of their small-scale encounters with God (‘microjoys.’)
