Disciples? Apostles? Us?

Here is the mission statement for University Presbyterian Church:

Empowered by God's Spirit, we follow Jesus Christ as disciples and apostles who are equipped and sent to represent God's reign in the world through worship, service, and community.

Last night, at Bible Study we started reading and discussing the Book of Acts, and we considered what it means to be disciples and apostles. "Disciple" comes from a Greek verb which means "to learn." In its most basic meaning, a disciple is a learner. "Apostle" comes from a Greek verb which means "to be sent." In its most basic meaning, an apostle is one who is sent.

How do you consider yourself to be a disciple or an apostle these days? How do you do that in worship, service, and community?