Fractal Discipleship in the United Methodist Church
I had a conversation several weeks ago with Paul Watson and he talked about a concept which I dug up on reaching the online generation.
The concept is Fractal Discipleship.
According to Wikipedia, "A fractal is "a rough or fragmented geometric shape that can be split into parts, each of which is (at least approximately) a reduced-size copy of the whole."
The basic idea is what helps a new believer grow in her or his faith is the same as what helps a deeply committed Christian grow in her or his faith. This is a deeply methodist concept. The organization of class and bands were the same process for someone that was just beginning the journey or someone that had been on the journey of faith for a long time. Spiritual growth happens most effectively in community for both the non religious person and the deeply committed Christian. The means of grace, in which one opens one's life and heart to God, are the same for someone no matter what level of commitment.
A great concept and an excellent way of understanding it.
What are your thoughts, feelings or opinions about fractal discipleship?