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A disciple is a disciple maker.
Francis Chan
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Interpretation

What this quote means

A true disciple not only follows but also helps others to follow.

This quote by Francis Chan emphasizes that being a disciple involves actively participating in the growth of others in their faith journey. It suggests that a genuine disciple should take on the responsibility of mentoring and guiding others, thus multiplying their impact and fostering a community of learners and leaders.

Themes

DiscipleshipLeadershipMentorshipFaithCommunity

In practice

Example use cases

In a church sermon about building faith in the community.

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