What is the role of discipleship in PWCM, and how is it practiced?

• A. Discipleship is optional and not central.
• B. Discipleship is only for pastors.
• C. Discipleship is essential for growth and multiplication; practiced through mentoring, small groups, and equipping believers to reproduce leaders.
• D. Discipleship is only theoretical.

Answer: (C)

Discipleship in PWCM centers on developing disciple‑makers who can reproduce leaders and, through that, multiply faithful communities. Growth and movement hinge on every believer being equipped to mentor others, not just on trained pastors. In practice, this shows up as mentoring relationships where a more mature believer models faith and leadership; small groups that provide life-on-life training, accountability, and practical ministry experience; and intentional equipping that releases believers to train others so they can lead and mentor their own groups. This creates a multiplying effect, as each new disciple becomes a trainer of others, rather than simply adding more members.

It isn’t optional, because without broad-based discipleship the movement stalls and growth remains limited. It isn’t limited to pastors, since lay leaders play a crucial role in reaching more people and multiplying leadership. And it isn’t merely theoretical, because the real impact comes from hands-on training, mentoring, and releasing people to lead and mentor others.