Pinnacle Forum believes discipleship is central to Christian leadership and spiritual formation. This document explains how we define discipleship, how it is cultivated within a Forum, and how it complements the work of the local church as leaders grow in Christ and make disciples who make disciples.
A Note from Connor Hillard, CEO
Dear Partners and Friends,
After our National Conference this spring, we made a commitment to you.
We shared that one of the important next steps in strengthening Pinnacle Forum would be to clearly define what we mean by discipleship, for our ministry, our Partners, and within the unique context of a Pinnacle Forum.
We committed to articulating what discipleship looks like, how it is cultivated in a Forum, how it complements the local church, and what we ask of one another as Partners pursuing Christ together.
Today, we are grateful to deliver on that promise. Attached is “What is a Disciple – Pinnacle Forum“.
This document represents months of prayer, discussion, refinement, and careful consideration by our Senior Leadership Team. While it is not intended to be an exhaustive theology of discipleship, it is meant to provide a clear and shared understanding of the Biblical convictions that shape our ministry and the expectations we hold as a community of Christian leaders.
As Pinnacle Forum continues to grow, clarity matters. Shared language produces shared vision, and shared vision produces greater unity, intentionality, and Kingdom impact. Our hope is that this document will help every Partner better understand what we do in a Forum, why we do it, and how God uses these relationships to form leaders who increasingly reflect Christ and are radically committed to going into the world to make disciples who make disciples—bringing eternal cultural impact.
Over the coming months, this definition will become increasingly integrated into our Forums, Facilitator development, Partner onboarding, and ministry resources. It will help ensure that wherever Pinnacle Forum exists, we are pursuing the same Biblical vision of spiritual formation and disciple-making together.
When you have an opportunity, I encourage you to read through the document thoughtfully and pray/reflect on it. Consider how the Lord is continuing to disciple you, and how He might use you more intentionally to disciple others.
Thank you for trusting us, encouraging us, and walking alongside us as we continue building a ministry that is increasingly faithful to Christ and increasingly fruitful for His Kingdom.
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