Our mission stems from the two greatest teachings of Jesus, the greatest Commandments, and the Great Commission.
Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 22:36-40
DISCIPLESHIP
Lots of Christians feel a bit of frustration and isolation as they think about discipleship. The frustration stems from there not being clarity on what discipleship is or what the process might look like. The isolation arises as our default is that we each have a different picture of what discipleship is and we are all at a different place in our journey which makes it seem like we are on our own. We would love to partner with you in your discipleship walk and help remove the frustration and isolation.
The Definition
A disciple is a committed follower of Jesus
who participates in the transforming love of Jesus
and joins in Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost.
(based on Matthew 4:19)
This definition highlights three recurring and simultaneous aspects of discipleship:
1. Responding to Christ’s call with individual commitment
2. Engaging in the process of being shaped and maturing in faith
3. Going with Jesus to be and make disciples
The Goal
At FHPC we want to partner with you in all three of these areas. As we think about being shaped it is helpful to know what we are being shaped into. As we think about the larger call to be made in Christlikeness in every way, we are currently focusing on six “marks of discipleship” that we are seeking to raise up in one another.
The Definition
A disciple is a committed follower of Jesus
who participates in the transforming love of Jesus
and joins in Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost.
(based on Matthew 4:19)
This definition highlights three recurring and simultaneous aspects of discipleship:
1. Responding to Christ’s call with individual commitment
2. Engaging in the process of being shaped and maturing in faith
3. Going with Jesus to be and make disciples
The Goal
At FHPC we want to partner with you in all three of these areas. As we think about being shaped it is helpful to know what we are being shaped into. As we think about the larger call to be made in Christlikeness in every way, we are currently focusing on six “marks of discipleship” that we are seeking to raise up in one another.
SIX MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP*
Worship
(Acts 2:42,47, Matthew 22:37)
Prayer
(Acts 2:42, Matthew 6:5-15)
Bible discovery
(Acts 2:42, 17:11)
Loving one another
(Acts 2:45, John 13:34-35)
Sharing God’s love through good works
(Matthew 22:39, 25:40)
Sharing God’s love through good words
(Acts 2:47, Matthew 10:7)
* Not comprehensive of all the marks of discipleship, but our current focus as we pursue well-rounded discipleship.
(Acts 2:42,47, Matthew 22:37)
Prayer
(Acts 2:42, Matthew 6:5-15)
Bible discovery
(Acts 2:42, 17:11)
Loving one another
(Acts 2:45, John 13:34-35)
Sharing God’s love through good works
(Matthew 22:39, 25:40)
Sharing God’s love through good words
(Acts 2:47, Matthew 10:7)
* Not comprehensive of all the marks of discipleship, but our current focus as we pursue well-rounded discipleship.
WHERE DISCIPLESHIP GROWS BEST
We believe that the best place for discipleship formation to take place is in a small group. A small group creates a trusted place to stretch and experiment as well as a place to encourage, support, and prayer for one another. We invite you to join a small group.
The next small group season will begin January 17, 2027.
The next small group season will begin January 17, 2027.