Do you think like a recruiter?

When you approach disciple making with the mindset of a recruiter your results will be very different! And even more importantly you will be happy to recruit all the time and anywhere.

For many years when I went out for “evangelism” I only thought about winning people for Jesus. I wanted as many people as possible to know and experience the love of Jesus. I did not think as if I was recruiting them as disciples (disciple-makers) for Jesus.

So I preached the gospel of the kingdom of God to them. I shared with them that Jesus is the way. I expected them to give their lives to Jesus and begin to enjoy eternal life. Some did and even among those that did, some drew back.

What I did not do was think like a recruiter.

After I was introduced to the disciple making movements that were baptizing millions of disciples all over the world it became so clear to me that thinking like a recruiter makes a big difference.

Remember that Jesus approached disciple-making like a recruiter. He called people to follow him so that they can replicate His ministry. (Matt 4:19)

Thinking like a recruiter means that:

• You are thinking of both the disciple and Jesus.
• You clearly articulate the truth that Jesus is calling them to follow Him and to join Him to make disciples.
• You immediately start training people to reach out to their contacts and circle of influence.
• You make sure that the people are truly interested in following Jesus.
• You present the people to Jesus and let Jesus convict them and confirm them.
• You immediately teach them how to listen to Jesus and to obey him.
• You try as much as possible to show the new disciple that with the power of Jesus, they can do what you are doing.
• You even tell them about the challenges that they may face without the fear that they would draw back. Jesus did this a lot. (Luke 18:22).
• You take them through a process and even when they say the “salvation prayer” and get water baptized immediately, you let them know that it’s just the beginning.

When you think like a recruiter, the disciples you make have a much greater chance of remaining in the faith because from before their conversion, they knew that they would become sold out to Jesus! They would need to take on a new life. (Matt 13:44-45).

The difference is internal but it makes a big difference. When I am hiring workers, I never try to convince people to like the job offer, I look for people who have been praying for such a position, then check if they are qualified for the job.

When you go out with a recruiter mindset to look for disciples for Jesus, you find them. Sometimes they are the people you least expect but you find them! There are many all around you.

As you go out today, look out for potential disciples that the Lord will send to you!