Disciples Quote by Jim Putman
““But attendance, busyness, construction, finances, and programs are not real indications of success. The core question of effectiveness — the question that ultimately matters — is whether the people who are getting saved are being conformed to the likeness of Christ. Are we making mature disciples of Jesus who are not only able to withstand the culture but are also making disciples of Jesus themselves?””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Effective Ministry, 2018
Success isn’t measured by activity or finances, but by producing mature disciples who embody Christ and make others disciples.
In simple terms: True success is making mature disciples who spread the faith.
Key Takeaway
Focus on disciple‑making over program metrics.
Themes
faith
discipleship
effectiveness
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- mission trips
- small groups
- mentoring
Key Concepts
spiritual formation
mission
cultural resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess disciple maturity?
- What habits foster cultural resilience?
A Different Perspective
Programs can become vanity metrics without spiritual depth.
![“At this time there was a wise man who was called Jesus. And his conduct was good, and [he] was known to be virtuous. And many people from among the Jews and the other nations became his disciples. Pilate condemned him to be crucified and to die. And those who had become his disciples did not…” quote by Josephus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/233/josephus-35447_abandon_at-this-time-there-was-a-wise-man-who-wa_156080.jpg)