Author: Mission Commission

Where do tomorrow’s disciple-makers come from? They do not suddenly appear in adulthood. Faith and a desire to serve usually begin in childhood, and very often at home. At the WEA Mission Commission’s third online forum for 2026, speakers from Asia, India, Europe, and Latin America collaborated to make a shared case, arguing that the household is a primary place of discipleship and missions activity. Furthermore, churches should equip parents rather than replace them. We explored would that actually take?

Christian discipleship is reframed by locating spiritual formation not only in church programmes but also within the everyday relationships of families and households. Here we look at the church’s role in equipping homes, rebuilding shared prayer, connecting gathered and scattered church life, and recognising children as active participants in God’s mission. We need a transformational, relationship-centred discipleship that moves families from consumers to vibrant communities where disciples are formed and mission is lived.