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| discipleship workbook: Marriage Discipleship Workbook Craig Caster, 2015-03-20 It is not God's plan for us to depend on our own efforts and just do our best as a husband or wife; He wants us to understand and yield to His will and purposes in our marriages. It seems that there are many options available when it comes to information on marriage when God's word is the only reliable source. Following any other plan will leave you ignorant and unfulfilled. Following the example of your parents is a common choice that leads to repeating their mistakes. God provides us with all the information needed to fulfill His will as a husband and wife. This Discipleship Workbook can be used for personal study, as a counseling tool, or as a study guide for a men's or women's groups, Sunday school classes, or home groups. Also, it is very practical and has many illustrations to help you grasp the biblical principles that are being presented. If you commit to learning the material and apply it faithfully, God will not only transform you, but your entire family will be affected. |
| discipleship workbook: Deep Discipleship J.T. English, 2020-09-29 Everyone is being discipled. The question is: what is discipling us? The majority of Christians today are being discipled by popular media, flashy events, and folk theology because churches have neglected their responsibility to make disciples. But the church is not a secondary platform in the mission of God; it is the primary platform God uses to grow people into the image of Jesus. Therefore, as church leaders, it is our primary responsibility to establish environments and relationships where people can be trained, grow, and be sent as disciples. There are three indispensable elements of discipleship: Learning to participate in the biblical story (the Bible) Growing in our confession of who God is and who we are (theology) Regularly participating in private and corporate intentional action (spiritual disciplines) Deep Discipleship equips churches to reclaim the responsibility of discipling people at any point on their journey. |
| discipleship workbook: Authentic Discipleship Edward Michael Gross, 2013-04-16 We are living in days when, as Mike Breen says, we are in a discipleship crisis...in the Western Church. George Barna's studies have shown that there is currently no discernible difference between the lifestyles of many believers and non-believers. This is the reason for this book: to help you fulfill Jesus' command to make disciples. The book is helpful in (at least) two ways. First, the believer can and will grow spiritually by taking on the sessions, one at a time, to learn what it means to follow Jesus. These sessions are meant to be nothing less than opportunities for an encounter with the living Lord Himself. You can begin to monitor your own spiritual progress as Christ and His Book become more meaningful to you day by day. Secondly, the book is a guide to help a disciple-maker take a disciple through it step-by-step, so that together they can work through the stages of follow-up and the beginnings of discipleship. As Josh Hunt, a leading guru of the micro-church, says of the book, This book will take you step-by-step in laying the foundation every Christian needs to live a fruitful, abundant Christian life. Special attention is given to having assurance at three levels: Promise-Assurance from the guarantees of God's Word, Proof-Assurance from the evidences salvation gives in your life, and Personal Assurance from the Holy Spirit. Author Bio: Dr. Edward Michael Gross is President of Vanguard Global Network, a pastoral training mission in Columbia, SC which helps to equip the world's churches to fulfill the Great Commission in disciple-making. Ed was a pastor for 22 years, and has served in world missions for the last 15 years. Ed is married to Maxine; they have 6 grown children, and 11 grandchildren. The Grosses live in Lexington, SC. keywords: Church Growth, Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Bible Study, Attributes Of God, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Evangelism, Church Leadership, Church Workbook |
| discipleship workbook: The Beginning: First Steps for New Disciples Workbook Lifeway Adults, 2014 Understand the basic concepts behind following Jesus in the modern world. |
| discipleship workbook: Real-Life Discipleship Jim Putman, 2025-02-11 Is your church making disciples . . . who make disciples . . . who make disciples? Real-Life Discipleship explains what should happen in the life of every Christian and in every small group so that the church becomes an army of believers dedicated to seeing the world saved. With the overriding goal to train disciples who know how to make more disciples, this book offers proven tools and strategies from Real Life Ministries, one of America's fastest-growing churches. In this book, you will learn: How to create churches that succeed and grow How to intentionally disciple believers in every stage of their spiritual development How to find and develop leaders in your church This book also contains these helpful features: A summary and profile of each stage of spiritual growth Recommended resources for disciple-makers Spiritual facts A presentation of the gospel Discover what the Bible says about true and effective discipleship with these strategies and practices in this great church resource. |
| discipleship workbook: Discipling Mark Dever, 2016-04-14 Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to make disciples of all nations. But what does this command actually entail? What does it look like for Christians to care for one another's spiritual well-being and growth? In this introduction to the basics of discipling, veteran pastor and author Mark Dever uses biblical definitions and practical examples to show how Christians can help one another become more like Christ every day. The eighth volume in the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series, this short book explains how discipling should function in the context of the local church, teaching pastors and church leaders how to cultivate a culture of edification and growth in their congregations. |
| discipleship workbook: Discipleship Essentials Greg Ogden, 2019-01-15 We grow in Christ as we seek him together. Jesus' own pattern of disciple-making was to be intimately involved with others. This expanded 25-session workbook by Greg Ogden, perfect for small groups or individuals, helps us influence others as Jesus did—by investing in a few. Working through it will deepen your knowledge of essential Christian teaching and strengthen your faith. |
| discipleship workbook: Transforming Discipleship Greg Ogden, 2016-10-02 Greg Ogden recovers Jesus' method of accomplishing life change by investing in just a few people at a time. In this revised and updated edition Ogden sets forth his vision for transforming both the individual disciple and discipleship itself, showing how discipleship can become a self-replicating process with ongoing impact from generation to generation. |
| discipleship workbook: Gospel-Centered Discipleship Jonathan K. Dodson, 2012-03-31 Reflecting on the practice of disciple making in young adult, college, graduate, and local church contexts, Jonathan Dodson has discerned some common pitfalls. For many, discipleship is reduced to a form of religious performance before God. For others, it devolves into spiritual license and a loose adherence to spiritual facts. Both approaches distort biblical motivations for Christian obedience and are in need of reform. By explaining various motivations for discipleship, Dodson charts a biblically faithful, grace-driven alternative. Additionally, he provides a practical model for creating gospel-centered discipleship groups—small, reproducible, missional, gender-specific groups of believers that fight for faith together. This book blends both theology and practice to inspire and equip Christians to effectively fight sin, keep Jesus central, and make gospel-centered discipleship a way of life. Both new and growing Christians will learn to trust the gospel in community as they fight together for holiness as well as how to start gospel-centered community groups in any local church. |
| discipleship workbook: Discipleship on the Edge Darrell W. Johnson, 2004 Revelation is probably the most read, but least understood book of the Bible. History is replete with examples of how not to interpret it, and books featuring end-of-world prophecy claims based on Revelation consistently top the bestseller lists. But how can the message of such an enigmatic book be applied to our lives today? In Discipleship on the Edge, Darrell W. Johnson drives home the challenging and practical message of Revelation in thirty carefully crafted sermons. Paying careful attention to the original context of Revelation and the circumstances surrounding its composition, Johnson shows that the book is not a crystal ball but rather a discipleship manual. Thoroughly researched and yet accessible, this collection of sermons is a helpful resource for pastors and small group leaders who are looking for models to help them preach and teach the message of Revelation in a time when there is much confusion about the end times. Darrell W. Johnson serves as Scholar-in-Residence at The Way Church and Canadian Church Leaders Network in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A popular conference and retreat speaker, he has also served as the preaching pastor for a number of congregations in North America and the Philippines, as well as serving as Adjunct Professor of Preaching for the Doctor of Ministry program at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and a Teaching Fellow at Regent College. His other books include Experiencing the Trinity and Fifty-Seven Words That Change The World. |
| discipleship workbook: Real-Life Discipleship Training Manual Jim Putman, Bill Krause, Avery Willis, Brandon Guindon, 2014-02-27 Over 100,000 sold! Reform the way small groups make disciples. This companion training manual to Real-Life Discipleship provides unique guidance and insight to pastors, church leaders, and their disciples as they work to create an effective discipleship program. With a thorough, results-oriented process that can be applied in other contexts and cultures, this manual explains the necessary components of disciple-making so that every church member can play a part in reaching others for Christ. A great leader’s resource, it shows you how to cultivate new leaders for the future and equip them to make disciples. This manual includes these teaching tools: Activities and questions that teach an effective, Christlike approach to discipleship Training on how to identify, recruit, and develop gifted leaders from within your church fellowship An explanation of the role of personal relationships in making disciples Part of following Jesus is reaching out to others and sharing what we believe. Develop the heart of a disciple-maker in the members of your small group and help them follow God’s call to go and make disciples. |
| discipleship workbook: The Activated Disciple Jeff Cavins, 2018-11-05 Are you ready to take your faith to the next level? If you yearn for a life that moves beyond believing and practicing your faith, if you want to radically live your faith, if you want a more profound relationship with Jesus Christ, then it is time for you to become an activated disciple. The Foundation of discipleship is imitation. True discipleship requires such a close relationship with God that every area of your life is transformed. It is about opening yourself to God and inviting him to dwell within you, becoming holy as he is holy, loving as he is loving, disciples of Christ become the instruments God employs to transform the world. - Move beyond simply believing and practicing your faith and begin radically living it! - Overcome obstacles that keep you from being the disciple you are made to be.<br> - Be a positive influence and an instrument of transformation in the Church.<br> |
| discipleship workbook: Resilient Valerie Bell, Chris Marchand, 2019-12-10 As new research continues to show, the cultural gap between secularism and the convictional Church continues to widen. KidMin and youth leaders are asking, Are we adequately discipling today's kids to lead the future of the church in a culture that's becoming increasingly hostile to the gospel? For many, the answer is no, and a new conversation around making Resilient disciples is emerging. Resilient is an honest calling to ask robust questions about the future; it is a timely conversation in the midst of changing cultural landscapes; and it's a love letter to KidMin leaders and disciple makers to walk this road of child discipleship together. Resilient Child Discipleship focuses on three key areas, essential for shaping long-term faith: Belonging - Highly relational ministry led by a loving and caring adult Believing - Deeply Scriptural ministry rooted in the truth of God's Word and the power of the gospel Becoming - Truly experiential ministry, designed to move kids from simulation to real-world application of faith-based living Resilient equips you with an innovative, biblical and proven child discipleship philosophy to build your ministry around - plus practical questions to equip you and your team! Inspires and facilitates the crucial conversation of our time that will shape the future of the church Loaded with content to help your pastor cast vision and elevate the importance of children's ministry Helps cut through the clutter of the many responsibilities of KidMin to get to the most essential and effective aspects of children's ministry that most influence long-term discipleship into adulthood Child discipleship is the leading factor when shaping the future of your church The culture is changing so rapidly and radically that the future is likely to look far different than the world we know today. The children's ministry community has new conversations to explore as we prepare today's kids to lead the fearless future of the church. |
| discipleship workbook: Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth Thaddeus J. Williams, 2020-12-22 God does not suggest, he commands that we do justice. Social justice is not optional for the Christian. All injustice affects others, so talking about justice that isn't social is like talking about water that isn't wet or a square with no right angles. But the Bible's call to seek justice is not a call to superficial, kneejerk activism. We are not merely commanded to execute justice, but to truly execute justice. The God who commands us to seek justice is the same God who commands us to test everything and hold fast to what is good. Drawing from a diverse range of theologians, sociologists, artists, and activists, Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, by Thaddeus Williams, makes the case that we must be discerning if we are to truly execute justice as Scripture commands. Not everything called social justice today is compatible with a biblical vision of a better world. The Bible offers hopeful and distinctive answers to deep questions of worship, community, salvation, and knowledge that ought to mark a uniquely Christian pursuit of justice. Topics addressed include: Racism Sexuality Socialism Culture War Abortion Tribalism Critical Theory Identity Politics Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth also brings in unique voices to talk about their experiences with these various social justice issues, including: Michelle-Lee Barnwall Suresh Budhaprithi Eddie Byun Freddie Cardoza Becket Cook Bella Danusiar Monique Duson Ojo Okeye Edwin Ramirez Samuel Sey Neil Shenvi Walt Sobchak In Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, Thaddeus Williams transcends our religious and political tribalism and challenges readers to discover what the Bible and the example of Jesus have to teach us about justice. He presents a compelling vision of justice for all God's image-bearers that offers hopeful answers to life's biggest questions. |
| discipleship workbook: Finding Your Way Through Faith Bruce Speer, 2011-05 Are you struggling to understand what it means to live as a follower of Christ? Dr. Bruce Speer takes a close look at the principles God has established for each area of life. Designed for discipleship teams, Finding Your Way through Faith provides a comprehensive look at beliefs about eternity, spiritual gifts, and evangelism. Each point is thoroughly supported by Scripture with clear questions that point out common false beliefs. No matter where you are in your walk with God, this guide will equip you as you work on Finding Your Way through Faith. This study 1. Prevents Christians from living defeated lives 2. Develops Christians into committed disciples 3. Involves Christians in life-changing ministry 4. Establishes unity that produces godly results 5. Strengthens marriages 7. Restores excitement and accountability into the body |
| discipleship workbook: Real Life Theology Daniel McCoy, Bobby Harrington, 2021-09-17 REAL-LIFE ANSWERS TO LIFE'S BIGGEST QUESTIONS Real Life Theology invites you to a fresh way of living by bridging two areas of your life: what we know about God and how we live our lives. This collection of thirteen accessible books gives real-life answers to fifty-two of life's biggest questions, such as: What is the gospel? What is saving faith? What role does baptism play in salvation? What are the essential, important, and personal elements of the faith? How should we view marriage, gender, and race? Real Life Theology was written with everyday Christians in mind. We encourage you to read it, walk with others through it, and along the way learn God's real-life answers to your biggest questions. This series will help churches in their training of pastoral staff as well as the everyday disciple maker in your church or ministry. -- Jim Putman, author of Real-Life Discipleship As our churches become more diverse and our culture less biblically literate, we increasingly need Real Life Theology. -- Mark Moore, author of Core 52 This book is a one of a kind for our generation. Highly recommended! -- David Young, author of King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship We're excited to integrate Real Life Theology into our leadership development resources at Southeast Christian Church. -- Matt Reagan, Associate Pastor of Southeast Christian Church It's imperative that we do theology wisely and well, and this book is a fantastic help! -- Matt Proctor, President of Ozark Christian College BOBBY HARRINGTON (DMin, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is CEO of Renew.org and Discipleship.org, both national disciple making networks. Bobby is the founding and Lead Pastor of Harpeth Christian Church. He is author or coauthor of more than a dozen books on disciple making. DANIEL MCCOY (PhD, North-West University) is Editorial Director of Renew.org. He has created classes on philosophy, ethics, and world religions for Ozark Christian College. Among his books are The Popular Handbook of World Religions (general editor) and The Atheist's Fatal Flaw (coauthored with Norman Geisler). |
| discipleship workbook: Discipleship J. Heinrich Arnold, Heini Arnold, 1994 I pray that those who read this book won't be afraid to be confronted, and I trust that the word of God that comes to them through it will bring true comfort, true consolation, true hope, and true courage. -Henri J.M. Nouwen |
| discipleship workbook: Challenge for Discipleship Torkom Saraydarian, 1986 |
| discipleship workbook: Spiritual Discipleship J. Oswald Sanders, 2009-01-01 As J Oswald points out, true discipleship is more than intellectual assent to a belief in Christ--it involves the whole person and lifestyle. Those with only superficial belief will soon fall away from the faith, but Sanders says a true disciple would rather be presented with a difficult challenge than a soft option. Disciples are charged with the task of training themselves to be godly, because it is their responsibility to remain spiritually fit. Ever-fresh topics in this time-tested volume include: the disciple’s second chance the disciple’s ambition the disciple’s senior partner the disciple’s Olympics the disciple’s right the disciple’s maturity |
| discipleship workbook: A Disciple's Path Daily Workbook James A. Harnish, Justin LaRosa, 2012-02-01 A Disciple’s Path is an engaging approach to discipleship from a distinctly Wesleyan perspective. Whether used as an introduction for new members or a renewal course for existing members, the program guides individuals to take the next step in discipleship and become dynamic, engaged followers of Jesus Christ. The study combines a Wesleyan understanding of our growth in God’s love and grace with the time-tested practices of spiritual discipline expressed in the membership vows to uphold the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Participants will develop spiritual practices, discover their unique gifts, and become engaged in ministry that brings transformation in their own lives, the lives of others, and the world. This Daily Workbook contains six weeks of daily readings (five per week) that guide participants in learning and practicing seven essential spiritual disciplines: Prayer Scripture Meditation Corporate Worship Small-group Community Financial Generosity Gifts-based Service Invitational Evangelism Each day’s reading includes a Scripture, a message for the day, questions and prompts for personal reflection (with space provided for recording responses), and prayer. A special introductory section includes material on the history, beliefs, and structure of the church and answers to frequently asked questions. “Whether you’re just setting out or are further along the path of discipleship, this excellent resource will help you to take the next step.” —Roger Scholtz, Senior Pastor, Manning Road Methodist Church, Durban, South Africa “A Disciple’s Path has the potential to revolutionize the way we view our participation in the church. Following this ‘path’ can transform us from wanderers into pilgrims.” —Dr. Steve Harper, Professor of Spiritual Formation, Asbury Theological Seminary |
| discipleship workbook: Life on Mission Dustin Willis, Aaron Coe, 2014-08-26 If you had a ladder made of splinters, would you stand on it? Unfortunately, the mission practices of most churches stand on weak foundations. Life on Mission gives gospel-centered, biblical, practical foundations for how missions was meant to be: an everyone-together effort. Life on Mission is a thorough yet simple guide for everyday missionaries—electricians, lawyers, church planters, students, etc.—that equips them with truths and practices for living out the gospel within their own community. Adaptable to any context, Life on Mission functions great as both an individual and small-group study. Threaded with engaging stories and probing reflection questions, Life on Mission will help you and your community take bold steps to living life on mission. |
| discipleship workbook: Questioning Christianity Dan Paterson, Rian Roux, 2021-06-02 Have you ever seriously questioned Christianity? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people have wondered if this faith is outdated . . . irrelevant . . . maybe even harmful. But what if everything is not as it seems? What if there’s more to the story? Questioning Christianity explores the nature and relevance of the Christian story in an accessible and compelling way. No slogans. No politics. No simple solutions to complex problems. After many years of exploring issues of faith with skeptics, seekers, and new believers, Dan Paterson and Rian Roux serve as guides to help you navigate what can be a disorienting and confusing journey. Perhaps you’re feeling lost, unable to find your bearings, and you need some help to map out the terrain around you. Or maybe you’ve encountered obstacles and have hard questions that need to be addressed before you can move ahead. Whatever it is that has made you curious about this faith, there are good answers waiting to be discovered. So go ahead. Question Christianity. Just give Christianity the chance to answer back. |
| discipleship workbook: Partners Mike Fabarez, 2013-04-14 Partners is a Spiritual growth program designed for new or longtime believers who are serious about maturing in their faith. This program overviews the fundamental issues of the Christian faith. It is designed to help you learn how to live an effective, pleasing Christian life. The format is a ten chapter program which can be completed in approximately 14 weeks. After you have gone through, this program prepares you to teach what you have been taught to someone else. Also available in Spanish, Arabic and Romanian. |
| discipleship workbook: Roadmap M28: A Ten Week Discipleship Workbook Joshua Powell, 2019-12-21 The ultimate goal of Jesus in Matthew 28:16-20 was for His disciples to make more disciples. This can be a daunting task, but all Christians are called to this work. This workbook was designed to help all believers grow in their own discipleship journey and have the confidence to help others grow in their walk as well. The topics in the book include salvation, assurance of salvation, developing your testimony, Bible study, prayer, Scripture memorization, accountability, and worship. Each lesson is designed to promote in depth Bible study and discussion with an emphasis on sound doctrine and practical application. A leader guide is included in the back of the book to help leaders facilitate each session. You can be a disciple who makes disciples, this resource will help. This work also contains a bonus lesson for new Christians. |
| discipleship workbook: Foundations for Discipleship FOCUS, 2020-12-15 There’s a lot of talk about Missionary Discipleship. But how do you practically live it? Foundations for Discipleship is not simply a book you read. It’s a tool you use to form and accompany others on their journey as Christian disciples. For use with small groups or individuals, these captivating articles provide the roadmap for training in the basic skills of Christian living and evangelization, including: How to live “The Little Way of Evangelization” How to accompany others on the journey of “Win,” “Build,” and “Send” How to help others grow in prayer, Eucharistic devotion, Christian friendship, and care for the poor How to share the Gospel and your testimony How to deepen one’s own interior life, from which all evangelization flows How to invite others into mission This book is a toolbox for leaders who want to walk with others in discipleship. If you read it by yourself, it might change your life; if you use it to lead others, you might change the world. |
| discipleship workbook: Count It All Joy John M Perkins, 2021-09-07 Can joy come from suffering? We think of suffering as the worst of all evils. Our culture tells us to avoid it at all costs. But can suffering produce growth in us when we learn to endure it . . . then value it . . . then allow God to redeem it? John Perkins’ response to suffering at the hands of a white sheriff in a Mississippi jail became the springboard that God used to put him in front of U.S. presidents, international politicians, and evangelical church leaders. Perkins sees endurance in suffering as a virtue that makes us more like Christ and ultimately produces uncommon joy in the heart of the sufferer who trusts in Him. Christ walked the path of love all the way to the cross, and even in the midst our brokenness, we can do the same. In Count It All Joy, you will be encouraged to lean into suffering when it comes your way, stand alongside others who suffer, and believe that God will repurpose your suffering according to His good plan. God doesn’t intend your life to be free of all suffering. Instead, He wants you trust Him in the midst of it and discover the unexpected joy that trials can produce. |
| discipleship workbook: The Skinny on Discipleship Katie Edwards, Ken Castor, 2015-05-28 Life-shaping discipleship isn’t a random event. It’s an intentional adventure, and teenagers need someone who’s walking with them on the journey and helping them grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Jesus modeled this for us through relationship with his closest disciples. He spent time with them, shared life with them, taught them to obey, shared experiences with them, gave them direction, and promised to be with them. This is what we are called to as youth workers—the model for us to follow. The Skinny on Discipleship will become a practical guide in your role as a disciple-maker. You’ll discover innovative insights and powerful encouragement for knowing Jesus, loving him, and placing him at the center of your life—and then helping teenagers along on that same journey. When it comes to discipleship, there are no shortcuts, there’s no handbook for teenagers, and there’s no timeline on what it will take to help each teenager draw closer to Jesus. But you can follow the model of Jesus, rely on the truth that he’s with you, and remember that ultimately he loves teenagers even more than you do. |
| discipleship workbook: The Green Book Matt Ulrich, Danely Jimenez, Shelby Rudd, Chelsea Flickinger, Brad Neel, 2015-02-10 There are a lot of Christians who really do want to fulfill the Great Commission and go make disciples. The problem is, many of them have no idea what that looks like or where to start. The Green Book is a discipleship tool and curriculum that was created to help beginners as well as long time disciple-makers alike make disciples who can then go make disciples. |
| discipleship workbook: Connect with Jesus Don Babin, 2014-01-02 A much-needed area for brand new converts is a practical workbook for follow up. This is the purpose of 'Connect with Jesus'. I have spent over 16 years as a full time itinerate evangelist. My heart broke over the lack of good material to give to each convert. These babies in Jesus need something special to help them get rooted in the faith. They need to understand what happened to them and what the Bible says about their conversion. These precious babies in Jesus must have something in their hands that will immediately get them into the Word of God. This workbook covers vitally important topics that every new believer must understand to grow in Christ. Understanding what true salvation is all about and what the Bible says about salvation. The importance of reading their Bibles, the importance of having a prayer life and how to develop that discipline, the importance of Church and personal evangelism are just a few topics covered in this important workbook. Churches that use this book as a new believers class are thrilled with their results. |
| discipleship workbook: The Complete Book of Discipleship Bill Hull, 2014-02-27 Well organized and readily accessible, The Complete Book of Discipleship pulls together into one convenient, comprehensive volume relevant topics to discipleship such as: Spiritual growth Transformation Spiritual disciplines Discipleship in the local church and beyond Indexed for easy reference. |
| discipleship workbook: Following Jesus David E. Pratte, 2013-08-24 A Bible study workbook or class book on discipleship, suitable for teens or adults. Designed for use in classes, new convert studies, family studies, or personal study. Ten lessons covering the following topics: * How to Change Yourself * How to Study the Bible * Teach Us to Pray * Attending Church Meetings * Giving to Finance Church Work * Human Relationships * Responsibilities in the Local Church * Purity in Everyday Life * Church Organization & Work * Church Discipline How can a Christian replace bad habits with good ones? What principles should guide our worship in Bible study, prayer, and church attendance? How should disciples treat others in family relationships in their homes, toward civil government, in business affairs, and toward other races and nationalities? What does God's word teach about moral issues such as gambling, use of alcohol and drugs, sexual conduct, abortion, homosexuality, etc.? Should local churches supervise their work independently or should they affiliate with centralized institutions and denominational hierarchies? Should they focus on spiritual work or pursue Social Gospel practices such as entertainment, recreation, sports, and parties? |
| discipleship workbook: Connect with Jesus (Full Color) Don Babin, 2013-12 A much-needed area for brand new converts is a practical workbook for follow up. This is purpose of 'Connect with Jesus'. I have spent over 16 years as a full time itinerant evangelist. My heart broke over the lack of good material to give to each convert. These babies in Jesus need something special to help them get rooted in the faith. They need to understand what happened to them and what the Bible says about their conversion. These precious babies in Jesus must have something in their hands that will immediately get them into the Word of God. This workbook covers vitally important topics that every new believer must understand to grow in Christ. Understanding what true salvation is all about and what the Bible says about salvation. The importance of reading their Bibles, the importance of having a prayer life and how to develop that discipline, the importance of Church and personal evangelism are just a few topics covered in this important workbook. Churches that use this book as a new believers class are thrilled with their results. |
| discipleship workbook: Forming Intentional Disciples Sherry Weddell, 2012-07-05 How can we transmit a living, personal Catholic faith to future generations? By coming to know Jesus Christ, and following him as his disciples. These are times of immense challenge and immense opportunity for the Catholic Church. Consider these statistics for the United States. Only 30 percent of Americans who were raised Catholic are still practicing. Fully 10 percent of all adults in America are ex-Catholics. The number of marriages celebrated in the Church decreased dramatically, by nearly 60 percent, between 1972 and 2010. Only 60 percent of Catholics believe in a personal God. If the Church is to reverse these trends, the evangelizers must first be evangelized-in other words, Catholics-in-the-pew must make a conscious choice to know and follow Jesus before they can draw others to him. This work of discipleship lies at the heart of Forming Intentional Disciples, a book designed to help Church leaders, parish staff and all Catholics transform parish life from within. Drawing upon her fifteen years of experience with the Catherine of Siena Institute, Sherry Weddell leads readers through steps that will help Catholics enter more deeply into a relationship with God and the river of apostolic creativity, charisms, and vocation that flow from that relationship for the sake of the Church and the world. Learn about the five thresholds of postmodern conversion, how to open a conversation about faith and belief, how to ask thought-provoking questions and establish an atmosphere of trust, when to tell the Great Story of Jesus, how to help someone respond to God's call to intentional discipleship, and much more. And be prepared for conversion because when life at the parish level changes, the life of the whole Church will change. |
| discipleship workbook: Better Together - a Guide for Discipleship - Men The Daily Grace Co., 2021-05 |
| discipleship workbook: Following Jesus Samuel Deuth, 2023-02-27 How do we Follow Jesus and fulfill His purpose for our lives here on earth? This book focuses on drawing from the Bible the seven essentials to following Jesus. You'll not only learn essential information about Jesus, but you'll be stirred to seek and know Him personally; discovering Jesus' heart for you and His purpose for your life. This book is great for all those who are committed to Following Jesus. Whether you're new to your relationship with God or you've been following Him for years, this book will encourage and strengthen your faith and it will equip and empower you to share your faith and disciple the people in your world! |
| discipleship workbook: Fundamentals of the Faith Teacher's Guide Grace Community Church, 2009-03 Teacher's guide to the popular study Fundamentals of the Faith With topics ranging from God: His Character and Attributes to The Church: Fellowship and Worship, this course on the basics of the Christian faith is ideal for discipling new believers or realizing afresh what it means to follow Jesus. The material is trusted, but a good teacher is critical. This guide will help you be that teacher, containing answers to the 13 lessons as well as excellent teaching notes to prepare you to guide the group. Corresponds to the 13-lesson workbook students will be using. |
| discipleship workbook: The Abundant Life Ray E. Baughman, 1959 Well-organized, illustrated lessons examine the basics of the Christian life, one at a time. Effective for evangelism or establishing young Christians. For group or individual study. Includes twelve lessons with memory verses. |
| discipleship workbook: Discipleship Explored Handbook Barry Cooper, 2018-03 What's the best love you've ever known? Discipleship Explored is for anyone who wants to make the most of their Christian lives, but especially for people who have recently completed an evangelistic course and decided to follow Christ. The Handbook contains everything a guest needs to take part in this eight-session course. Each session starts with film (from the brand new accompanying DVD), after which there is a group Bible study in Philippians. Follow up material is included to help course participants follow up each theme during the week. |
| discipleship workbook: The Secular Creed Rebecca McLaughlin, 2021-04-15 |
| discipleship workbook: Conversion and Discipleship Bill Hull, 2016 Discipleship occurs when someone answers the call to learn from Jesus how to live his or her life—as though Jesus were living it. The end result is that the disciple becomes the kind of person who naturally does what Jesus did. How the church understands salvation and the gospel is the key to recovering a biblical theology of discipleship. Our doctrines of grace and salvation, in some cases, actually prevent us from creating an expectation that we are to be disciples of Jesus. A person can profess to be a Christian and yet still live under the impression that they don't need to actually follow Jesus. Being a follower is seen as an optional add-on, not a requirement. It is a choice, not a demand. Being a Christian today has no connection with the biblical idea that we are formed into the image of Christ. In this ground-breaking new book, pastor and author Bill Hull shows why our existing models of evangelism and discipleship fail to actually produce followers of Jesus. He looks at the importance of recovering a robust view of the gospel and taking seriously the connection between conversion—answering the call to follow Jesus—and discipleship—living like the one we claim to follow. |
What Is Discipleship and How Does It Happen? - Cru
Discipleship is a journey of intentional decisions leading to maturity in your relationship with Jesus so that you become more like Him in your attitudes, focus and ultimately behavior. It requires a …
What is Christian discipleship? | GotQuestions.org
Jul 29, 2022 · Christian discipleship is the process by which disciples grow in the Lord Jesus Christ and are equipped by the indwelling Holy Spirit to overcome the pressures and trials of …
What Is Discipleship and How Is It Done? - Desiring God
Jan 25, 2016 · That is what I think all the talk about discipleship is. It’s a fresh concern about how to bring people to Christ and grow them up into being what they ought to be as Christians or …
The Basics of Discipleship - The Navigators
Jun 13, 2022 · Discipleship is a widely-used word to describe a journey of spiritual growth. This growth happens as a person comes alongside another to witness to them, pray with them, …
5 Principles of Discipleship from Colossians 1:28-29
First and foremost, discipleship is about proclaiming Jesus and making much of His name. A couple major themes of Colossians are that Christ is Lord over all creation, and that Christ is …
Discipleship: What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple of Jesus?
Aug 1, 2023 · Discipleship is a term that we often give lip service to. But we often substitute being a fan of Jesus for being a disciple of Jesus. But, as Christians, we are not called to sit in our …
What Is Discipleship and How Does It Happen? - Cru
Discipleship is a journey of intentional decisions leading to maturity in your relationship with Jesus so that you become more like Him in your attitudes, focus and ultimately behavior. It requires a …
What is Christian discipleship? | GotQuestions.org
Jul 29, 2022 · Christian discipleship is the process by which disciples grow in the Lord Jesus Christ and are equipped by the indwelling Holy Spirit to overcome the pressures and trials of …
What Is Discipleship and How Is It Done? - Desiring God
Jan 25, 2016 · That is what I think all the talk about discipleship is. It’s a fresh concern about how to bring people to Christ and grow them up into being what they ought to be as Christians or …
The Basics of Discipleship - The Navigators
Jun 13, 2022 · Discipleship is a widely-used word to describe a journey of spiritual growth. This growth happens as a person comes alongside another to witness to them, pray with them, …
5 Principles of Discipleship from Colossians 1:28-29
First and foremost, discipleship is about proclaiming Jesus and making much of His name. A couple major themes of Colossians are that Christ is Lord over all creation, and that Christ is …
Discipleship: What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple of Jesus?
Aug 1, 2023 · Discipleship is a term that we often give lip service to. But we often substitute being a fan of Jesus for being a disciple of Jesus. But, as Christians, we are not called to sit in our …
