disenchantment of his followers, and finally the betrayal by Judas. It was his own love for the Father that directed him to love all that were loved by the Father, especially those marginalized and minimized by society. Dietrich Bonhoeffer has reminded us that true discipleship is conformity to Jesus Christ as a contemporary presence leading us into the world. Ministry is thus grounded in the praxis of following Christ. The theological task is incumbent on those who are first of all disciples involved