Ministers across the country are concerned about the lack of character transformation taking place in their members. Taking on Christ’s character is the mark of maturity in believers. The apostle Paul stated he expended “agonizing” energy to form Jesus in believers and then stated this target consumed all his time (Colossians 1:28, 29)! Kent Fillinger’s research has provided insight into the priority of discipleship in the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. You will see there is a difference based on the size of the church!