Disciples of Jesus are those who choose to follow him. He is our model and example, and we seek to become like him in every aspect of life, through the work of the Holy Spirit who transforms us to be like him (2 Corinthians 3:18). We know that this is the work of the Spirit in our lives, but we also co-operate with God by obeying his teaching, following his example and loving others. Being a disciple of Jesus, and learning from him is a liberating and transforming process, (Matthew 11.28-30). It is a life-long commitment and can only be done with the help of others and in a loving community. 

Members of the Crossnet Community are committed to helping one another become better disciples – to become more like Jesus in what we say and do, and to obey his commission to make disciples of others.

The leading message of Jesus is; Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is here. (Matthew 4:19). Disciples are men and women who are repenting, (turning every part of our lives around so that every part conforms to God’s will). Through this we enter, participate in and engage with the full-orbed reality of the Kingdom of Heaven. This kingdom is accessible now on this earth through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection and the outpouring of his Spirit. All discipleship is therefore in the context of the Kingdom of Heaven.

This section includes a series of thought provoking pages on different aspects of discipleship: