The call to disciple-making

As a global network of evangelicals, fostering gospel witness through unity amongst the body of Christ ^[1], we follow Jesus’ call to love God and our neighbour ^[2], and his command to make disciples of all nations ^[3].

The World Evangelical Alliance calls the global evangelical community to a fresh, revitalized and intentional commitment to disciple-making, accelerating the health and growth of the church around the world.

Christ’s command to make disciples, helping others to know and follow Him, calls every believer to:

• Follow and obey Christ in all areas of life ^[4]
• Build committed relationship with fellow Christ-followers ^[5]
• Grow in maturity, understanding and practice of the teaching of Christ ^[6]
• Equip disciples, who in turn will disciple others ^[7]
• Live out the example and values of Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit ^[8]
• Participate in authentic community and mutual accountability ^[9]
• Reflect the image of God ^[10] and the mission of God ^[11] in all we are and do
• Engage in the advancement of God’s kingdom— locally, nationally and globally. ^[12]

The World Evangelical Alliance envisions a decade during which the existing momentum of alliances, networks, churches, and partner ministries becomes aligned in an intentional focus on disciple-making, development of emerging leaders, and intergenerational interaction — all for the purpose of spiritual renewal and societal transformation.The World Evangelical Alliance will use its voice and platform to spread the vision of disciple-making, encourage intentional leadership development, and resource Alliances and the wider evangelical community through shared learning opportunities, collaboration, and storytelling of innovative initiatives.