discipleship and disciplemaking; it is by no means the exclusive domain of the pastor. Christ wants to use the totality of his body in the discipling process. But why? What is it about disciples that is so crucial to the life and work of the church? The answer is nestled in a familiar illustration given by Jesus on the eve of his crucifixion: “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing