Disciple and disciple...same root/different engagement in your spiritual walk. Often, the meanings of words have been changed many times that they no longer resemble the original root word; so it is with these two words. God's Word is clear about our command to make disciples. He also showed us that discipleship is a long game, and that we must be patient as we disciple others. In order to experience the abundant life God has planned for us, we must experience whole person discipleship.