In this week's installment of my Messages About Purpose and Strategy, I'll share a way to look at what we do here. One way to define a Christian is as a follower of Christ. That is both simple and biblical. But, in what ways do we follow Christ? To follow someone is to go where they lead. Think that over. Another way to follow someone is to do what the person does. Amazingly, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these..." (John 14:12). He also said, "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you" (John 20:21). What did Jesus do here? He made disciples! As his followers, we are to do the same (Matt. 28:19). In fact, making disciples proves our discipleship (John 15:8 - "This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.") As we consider what we do here and why we do it, it is crucial to consider if our attitudes and actions contribute to the fulfillment of the Great Commission to make disciples. Everything must be aligned that way - to follow Jesus in a way that leads others to follow Jesus.