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Discipleship or ministry?

Updated on 06 de June, 2026

Domo has two ways to group people, and it's normal to wonder which to use. The difference is simple when you think about the purpose of each group.

Discipleship: for growing

A discipleship is a space for formation and walking alongside. It can be a one-on-one relationship (a discipler with one person) or a small group that meets regularly to grow together.

Use it for: cell groups, study groups, personal discipleship, new-believers groups.

You'll find it in the menu as Discipleships.

Ministry: for serving

A ministry is a serving team. It has a leader (and sometimes a co-leader) and members who fulfill a function, each with their role.

Use it for: worship, welcome, children's ministry, sound, intercession, cleaning.

You'll find it in the menu as Ministries.

In short

| | Discipleship | Ministry |
|---|---|---|
| For what | Growing and being cared for | Serving in an area |
| Typical form | One-on-one or small group | Team with roles |
| Automatic meetings | Yes, if you set day and time | No |

The same person can be in a discipleship and in one or more ministries at the same time. They're different things and they complement each other.