Evangelism

Here is an excerpt from Adam's "Believers and Disciples" article in Sunday's bulletin:

"I've heard/read Dallas Willard several times say something to the effect of: any system of evangelism that does not naturally produce disciples (or apprentices) of Jesus should be abandoned immediately. He also points out that "disciple" may have become so "churchy" a word that its meaning is lost on us. He says that "apprentice" is also an equally valid translation of the same Greek word and might convey its meaning a little better. ... What if we focused on incorporating people into our faith communities and then immersing them in the practices of a disciple of Jesus? What it they came to belief BY belong to a community and participation in the mission of the kingdom of God? What would that even look like? Wouldn't it be fun to find out?"