About AIM
The Discipleship Model of Jesus
AIM's entire organizational philosophy is built on a single question: how did Jesus walk with His disciples?
From this question, AIM identifies the following characteristics of Jesus's discipleship method, which they seek to replicate:
Just a few disciples
Small, intentional community.
Invested deeply for three years
Long-term commitment to growth.
In community
Life-on-life relationships.
On a journey
Not stationary but moving, experiencing.
Modeled the message
Lived what He taught.
Targeted the poor in spirit
Went to those who were hurting.
Met felt needs
Addressed practical and spiritual needs together.
Told stories
Communicated through narrative.
Sent them out in dependence
Pushed disciples to rely on God, not themselves.
This model undergirds every AIM program, from week-long short-term trips to the 11-month World Race Expedition to long-term missions placements.
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