Nazarene Discipleship International
Our Mission
The mission of Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI) is to carry out the Great Commission to children, youth, and adults in preparation for a lifelong journey of being and making Christlike disciples in the nations.
Our Purpose
The purpose of NDI is to assist local churches in:
a. Reaching non-believers for Jesus
b. Establishing new believers in their faith in Christ
c. Walking with believers to a fully surrendered, heart-cleansed, fruit-bearing, and Spirit-filled life.
Core Principles
NDI promotes the following five Core Principles that are essential to the discipleship process:
a. Fervent Prayer
b. Compassionate Outreach
c. Comprehensive Biblical Learning
d. Intentional Mentoring and Equipping
e. Authentic Relationships
These Core Principles, promoted and modelled on each region, field, district, and local church, will develop Christlike disciples of every age and in every culture.
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