discipleship

Definition of discipleshipnext
as in audience

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Recent Examples of discipleship Redemption begins when confession becomes culture — when churches embody transparency as routine, leadership as accountable, and protection of women as part of discipleship. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026 But as Trinity became more of a resource to the wider Karenni community, its congregation and school grew, said Carl Lehenbauer, a discipleship pastor at Trinity. Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • In the process, however, one of the big distinguishing aspects of TV – the large audiences who once assembled to watch dramas, sitcoms and reality shows – has eroded.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Applause during a joint session is usually an awkward and partisan art; at the recent State of the Union, Vance and Johnson stood like professional opera clappers behind the President as Democrats in the audience shook their heads.
    Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The cult of Santa Muerte could, of course, be said to be in the thrall of that fantasy, but the same could be said of the cult’s main antagonist, the Catholic Church, which has vociferously denounced the movement.
    Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The cult status Drain Gang commands online has created an inscrutable, near-mythical air around its members.
    Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Leaders who make these tradeoffs again and again are the ones who successfully generate followership and lead lasting change.
    Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • This drives repeat and drives followership.
    James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Dunker will instantly become a fan favorite with a cult following.
    Devon Henderson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Locals often describe Elizabeth Creamery as a hidden gem — a small, friendly spot with homemade ice cream and a loyal following that keeps people coming back.
    Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Discipleship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discipleship. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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