God’s means for making disciples is the local church. Ours is a day when we have access to all the teaching and content of Christianity on a devise, without the mess and time commitment of going to church every Sunday. As a result, so many people are disconnecting from their churches, and finding other things to do. But the evidence is significant. Growth as a disciple cannot happen apart from a person being present when the church gathers, finding their place in the body, and actively participating in the mission and ministry of the church.