Church-Centered Mission Flow

Explanation

This diagram represents a church-centered approach to mission and discipleship that preserves biblical authority and local church autonomy. Jesus Christ stands as the true and final cornerstone, with Scripture as the foundation upon which everything rests. Local churches remain independent cornerstones, directly grounded in the Word of God and responsible for shepherding their own congregations. Believers, described biblically as living stones, carry out discipleship, testimony, and teaching within their local context.

Discipleship.Earth exists downstream from the church, not above it. It does not create doctrine, replace pastoral leadership, or function as a church. Instead, it provides shared infrastructure that helps faithfully steward content already produced through local discipleship. The system does not interpret Scripture on behalf of churches, nor does it exercise spiritual authority. Its role is to support distribution, access, and coordination in modern mission fields.

Mission flows outward from the local body into digital, local, and global contexts. At every stage, responsibility remains human and accountable. When discernment, correction, or pastoral care is required, the system is designed to defer to local churches and leaders. The guiding principle is simple: the system serves the Church, and the Church serves Christ.