As Jesus departs his disciples, he gives the command that is at the heart of being a disciple: we are commanded to go and make disciples. Being a disciple is simply to grow in faith ourselves, but to share Christ and serve others as well.
Jesus did not make disciples just for the time when he was here on earth. We are part of a 2,000 year discipleship tree, of disciples making disciples for the transformation of the world and our lives. Our discipleship tree begins with considering who has guided us and is guiding us on following Jesus. As disciples, we are to guide others in following Jesus Christ. We are part of something much bigger than ourselves as a disciple.
Scripture - Matthew 28:19-20