09/07/2026
09072026 Monday — Don’t Stop at Conversion
Scripture: Matthew 28:19–20
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations… Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you…”
When we think about missions and evangelism, we naturally think about people coming to faith in Christ. And we should! There is no greater news than the gospel of Jesus Christ.
But Jesus never told His church simply to make converts. He commanded us to make disciples.
A disciple is someone who not only believes in Jesus but is learning to follow Jesus. That means our responsibility to someone does not end when that person trusts Christ. In many ways, it is just beginning.
New believers need encouragement. They need biblical instruction. They need Christian relationships. They need examples to follow. They need a church family that will walk alongside them as they grow.
A missionary-minded church therefore asks two questions:
“How can we reach people for Christ?”
And then:
“How can we help those people become mature followers of Christ?”
The Great Commission requires both.
Think About It:
Who has God placed in your life whom you could help take another step toward spiritual maturity?
Prayer:
Lord, give me a heart not only to see people come to Christ, but also to help them grow in Christ. Help me become the kind of disciple who can help make other disciples. Amen.
