In general, the work of both Hull and Sanders complemented rather than contradicted each other. Sanders more biblical approach of defining discipleship and its costs, using the beatitudes of Matthew 5, clearly identifies the characteristics needed of a disciple that obviously mimic Christ and His ministry. Hull’s approach to defining discipleship was based upon the perspective failings of the church here in the 21st century. In essence, Sanders greatly expands upon what a disciple is, and what is required, while Hull specifies what needs to be done by the church in creating leaders and true disciples in modern times, and in light of a predominantly secular world with formalized religions. Although, both authors use different approaches
