Forming the Followers

Entrusting the Mission to Others

Personal reflection · Mark 6:7–13

You came here because: I am trying to develop someone else as a leader

Write as much or as little as you wish. Every field is optional, and you may stop at any point.

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Observe

He calls them, sends them, and entrusts them with authority. He sends them two by two rather than alone. Mark does not explain every reason for this, but the mission is clearly not organized around isolated individuals.

He limits what they take — no bread, no bag, no money (Mark 6:8–9) — and prepares them for rejection as well as welcome (Mark 6:10–11). The disciples go out, preach, cast out demons and heal the sick (Mark 6:12–13).

Afterward, the apostles return and report what they had done and taught (Mark 6:30). Their time in the field does not end their formation; it becomes part of it.

What stands out to you about Jesus’ response in this situation?

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Reflect

Respond to any of these questions — or none.

Am I developing people or only assigning tasks?Have I kept someone in observation mode too long?What responsibility am I reluctant to release because I believe I can do it better myself?Who is becoming capable of carrying part of the mission without my constant presence?

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Examine

What assumptions, motives, fears, expectations, habits, or pressures may be influencing how you see this situation?

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Pray

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you recognize where control, fear, impatience, or lack of trust may be limiting another person’s development.

Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity about what you may be overlooking.
Bring the people affected by this decision into prayer.

What do you want to bring into prayer?

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Discernment pause

A brief pause to slow the decision down.

What do I know to be true?
What am I assuming?
Who is affected?
What may be influencing me?
What would alignment require?
What deserves prayer before action?

What needs further discernment?

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Apply

Carry it forward

Who are you developing not merely to help with the work, but to become capable of carrying the mission forward?

One step to considerIs there one conversation, action, pause, question, or responsibility you may need to consider next?

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