What is a disciple?
The Bible defines disciples as people who:
      -are willing to submit to and follow Christ's teaching and guidance (John 8:31 &14:23)
      -make following and living like Christ their first priority (Luke 9:23)
      -are committed to spreading the message of the Gospel around the world (Matthew 28:18-20) 
       -love others as Christ loves them (John 13:34-35)

What are the promises of becoming a disciple?
In the Gospel of John 15:1-17, 26-27, Jesus promises that those who are His disciples will:
    -bear fruit (verses 5,8,16)
    -have prayers answered (verse 7,16)
    -remain in His love (verse 10)
    -have Joy (verse 11)
    -love others (verses 12,17)
    -be His friend (verse 14)
    -be given the Holy Spirit (verse 26)
    -testify about Him (verse 27)

How do we work to accomplish this at Valleybrook?
    -We commit to learn the Word of God individually and together
         (through Bible Studies, Sunday school & VBS programs, small group study, & hearing the Word proclaimed through   
           preaching)
    -We will strive to learn and imitate Jesus' life and ministry
        (provide ministry, outreach, and service opportunities through programs such as Divorce Care, Marriage Matters,  
           Financial Peace University, serving in local schools, food bank, Room at the Inn, Weekend to Remember, and
           supporting world missions)
    -We will strive to hold each other accountable
    -We will strive to seek out and teach others to be disciples of Jesus Christ