Reimagining the Great Commission: 21st-century Digital Discipleship

Reimagining the Great Commission: 21st-century Digital Discipleship

Almost every week, we ask ourselves this question: How should we do discipleship in the present day? What is the best way to nourish God’s sheep? In an environment where everything is measured in extremes, what should 21st century discipleship look like? All of us have our conceptualizations of the good old days and the “old time religion” of the past. At the same time, we must be mindful that societal norms are changing all the time, and as they shift, so do the needs and expectations of those who are hungry for a word of hope. Not only are God’s people hungry, they are also curious about how to survive when things are topsy turvy. As disciples, we must be in a position to provide novel answers to old questions – all based on the word of God. Modern-day disciples continually discern new ways to reach out boldly to those in need of hope. As 21st-century disciples, we are responsible for reaching an audience that spans millions of miles and seven continents. The Internet provides a promising approach to achieving this goal.