Ever been on a winning sports team? Or part of a business that exceeded sales expectations because everyone came together? I know you’ve experienced the listening pleasure of your favorite band hitting every note and lyric in harmonious sync. It feels almost magical when every person is contributing. Working together toward a common goal can be both rewarding and frustrating. But one thing is sure… Everyone must be in alignment with the mission to achieve success. Jesus left his disciples with such a mission. “Go into all the world and make disciples,” he said. But many in the church have interpreted Jesus’ commission to “making converts” and have become more concerned with getting people saved than loving people well. It’s time to get back in alignment with what being a disciple really means. The word “apprentice” is my go to word for explaining what we are empowered to do in becoming more like Jesus and bringing Heaven to Earth. This Sunday, I hope to shift our understanding of what it means to be and make disciples that align with the command to love.