What distinction is made between finding Christ followers and simply church members?

• A. The mission is to find and develop Christ followers
• B. The mission is to recruit church members
• C. The mission is to expand the church facility
• D. The mission is to secure donors

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is the shift from simply growing a church by adding members to cultivating people who truly follow Jesus and can multiply that following. The best choice says the mission is to find and develop Christ followers. This aligns with the aim of disciple-making: identifying individuals who trust Christ, live under His authority, and reproduce others who do the same so a movement can form, not just expand a roster of members.

Why this fits: Christ followers embody ongoing obedience, engagement with the Bible, prayer, and active participation in mission—they’re in the process of becoming and training others to become followers as well. That multiplication mindset is the hallmark of the World Christian Movement approach, focusing on transformation and replication rather than mere membership.

Why the others don’t fit: recruiting church members centers on increasing attendance or affiliation, which isn’t the same as creating committed disciples who multiply. Expanding the church facility and securing donors are about resources and infrastructure, not the core aim of developing people who follow Christ and train others to do the same.