For many people, church is there to meet their needs--with programs designed with them in mind. Strategic Disciple Making teaches these churchgoers to develop a servant's heart. Readers will discover that they control the destiny of their church. If they seek personal contentment, they must grow as disciples, and church expert Aubrey Malphurs explains the true meaning of the word. This refreshing resource offers a radical "how-to" for renewing faltering faith. It is perfect for burned-out ministers and downcast church leaders who want a more authentic discipleship experience.
In "Strategic Disciple Making," veteran church consultant Aubrey Malphurs teaches churches a process that implements the biblical teaching on discipleship in a simple but practical way as the centerpiece of their ministries.
A person’s final words are often their most telling. The final words of Jesus, known as the Great Commission, are no different today than when he spoke them, but what does it mean to “make disciples” in our world today?
The book version is for those who do not want to have to print, hole punch, collate and purchase binders for many copies. Every church knows it is supposed to make disciples of Jesus, the challenge is knowing how to accomplish that goal.
In Contagious Disciple Making, David Watson and Paul Watson map out a simple method that has sparked an explosion of homegrown churches in the United States and around the world.
Compiles stories and wisdom from three church leaders about how to foster an environment where people can grow in their Christian faith.
In brief yet hard-hitting chapters, the entire scope of disciple making is presented here in a way that will inspire and inform you to obey the Great Commission with great passion.
For small group study participants working through Stride, the Stride Participant Book (ISBN 9781501876257), a workbook designed to facilitate individual work on creating a discipleship pathway, is available to purchase separately.
Because this is still the Lord's heart for those who believe in Him, we who are His true disciples must be willing to invest in others as Jesus did.
And when the Kingdom grows, churches do, too. In Growing True Disciples, respected author and researcher George Barna helps pastors and leaders assess how their churches are doing in fulfilling their role as disciplemakers.
"--Doug Birdsall, chair, Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization "Writing from the perspective of one who for more than fifty years has been involved in helping people in Africa know God through Bible study and acts of mercy, this book ...