The Way - Bible Study Book
Author: Lifeway Adults
Publisher: Lifeway Church Resources
Published: 2015-07
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781430036517
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExamine five crucial elements of discipleship based on Jesus' ministry.
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A Disciple's Path: Companion Reader
Author: James A. Harnish
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 82
ISBN-13: 1426743505
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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 p.
The Beginning: First Steps for New Disciples Workbook
Author: Lifeway Adults
Publisher: Lifeway Church Resources
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781430035336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnderstand the basic concepts behind following Jesus in the modern world.
The Way of the Disciple
Author: Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Published: 2009-10-27
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 1681495686
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explores in depth six Gospel scenes so as to discover in these the essential elements of Christian discipleship. It describes the basic requirements for receiving the Word of God effectively in our hearts: namely, that we "become wet clay in God's hands", so that God can impress upon us any form he chooses. It also contemplates the vital position of the Mother of the Lord in the life of his disciples. The author shows that the call to discipleship is above all an invitation to intimate companionship with Jesus, as we read in Mark: "Jesus called to him those whom he desired... in order that they might be with him" (3:14-15). What we normally call the "active apostolate" can never be an end in itself, but only the fruits of a life of prayer and adoration. These are what must be at the heart of a disciple's life, which can never be swept up by mere activism.
Forming Intentional Disciples
Author: Sherry A. Weddell
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Published: 2015-11-30
Total Pages: 179
ISBN-13: 1612789439
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow 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.
The Beginning: First Steps for New Disciples Workbook for Students
Author: Lifeway Students
Publisher: Lifeway Church Resources
Published: 2015-01-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781430041580
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFive-session study that introduces the basic practices and elements of the faith.
Disciples Path: The Call Student Book
Author: Lifeway Students
Publisher: Lifeway Church Resources
Published: 2015-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781430051688
DOWNLOAD EBOOKScripture makes it clear that when a person receives Christ as Savior and Lord, he or she is a new creation; the old is literally gone, and something entirely new has taken its place. Accepting Jesus' call to discipleship represents a foundational change in a disciple's identity, meaning, and purpose-as well as the way a disciple understands the world. The Call answers the question "Who am I as a disciple of Christ?" It begins by exploring who Jesus really is before walking through the priorities of a disciple, the cost of a disciple, and the fruit of a disciple. Far too often we neglect to teach that following Christ is costly. True discipleship could end up costing everything, but it is worth that and more. Like all the releases in the Disciples Path series. The Call uses teaching, questions, conversation, exercise, and individual study to facilitate transformational discipleship. As you work through this story, you will: Gain a greater understanding of discipleship by examining the way Jesus discipled. Understand the lordship of Jesus and a greater sense of identity in Christ. Realize how a disciple interacts with and responds to the world. Learn key biblical passages addressing what it means to follow Jesus. Know the cost and true value of following Jesus. Disciples Path is a series of resources founded on Jesus' model of discipleship. Created by experienced disciple-makers across the nation, it offers an intentional pathway for transformation discipleship and a way to help followers of Christ move from new disciples to mature disciple-makers. Book jacket.
A Disciple's Path Leader Guide with Download
Author: Justin LaRosa
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2018-06-05
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 1501858041
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Disciple's Path is an engaging approach to discipleship from a distinctly Wesleyan perspective that is perfect for a new member class or other small group. The six-week program guides individuals to take the next step in discipleship and become dynamic followers of Jesus Christ and engaged, vital members of the local church. 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 Leader Guide provides group facilitators with helpful tips for leading a group, material for leading an introductory session or pastor’s coffee, and six ready-to-use session guides. Also included is a link to downloadable resources, along with previews of these online tools, including sample e-mails handouts, including customizable templates that can be modified for any congregation,and PowerPoint presentations. “A Disciple’s Path has transformed countless new members into deeply committed disciples – people who are using their gifts, praying in new ways, worshipping regularly and not only when it’s convenient, giving sacrificially of their financial resources, and seeking to be a witness to Christ’s love and light in the world. I am deeply grateful for this resource and recommend it wholeheartedly." Donna Claycomb Sokol, Pastor of Mount Veron Place United Methodist Church and author of A New Day in the City Endorsements “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, Retired Professor of Spiritual Formation; author of Five Marks of a Methodist and Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition “For churches transforming their invitation to membership into an opportunity for a discipleship journey.” — Lovett H. Weems, Jr., author and Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership and Director, Lewis Center for Church Leadership, Wesley Theological Seminary “A very useful explanation of the traditional Wesleyan view of Christian discipleship, strengthened in particular by its stress on the balanced approach of the Methodist way.” —Dr. Richard P. Heitzenrater, Duke University Divinity School
Make Disciples
Author: John Ankerberg
Publisher: ATRI Publishing
Published: 2019-08-09
Total Pages: 56
ISBN-13: 1941135552
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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?
DiscipleShift
Author: Jim Putman
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2013-04-23
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 0310492637
DOWNLOAD EBOOKQuestion: What is the God-given purpose of the local church? Answer: Relational discipleship. DiscipleShift walks you through five key "shifts" that churches must make to refocus on the fundamental biblical mission of discipleship. These intentional changes will attract the world and empower your church members to be salt and light in their communities. Over the last thirty years, many influential church leaders and church planters in America have adopted various models for reaching unchurched people. While many of these approaches have merit, something is still missing, something even more fundamental to the mission of the church: discipleship. Making disciples—helping people to trust and follow Jesus—is the church's God-given mandate. Devoted disciples attract people outside the church because of the change others see in their Christ-like lives. And discipleship empowers Christians to be more like Christ as they intentionally develop relationships with non-believers. Through biblical and professional insights, Jim Putman and Bobby Harrington discuss the transformational effectiveness of making disciples and just how to do so, in practical terms. You’ll learn: The specific roles of a disciple-making pastor. The components of person-to-person discipleship. How each ministry in your church leads to discipleship. How to implement discipleship in your church. Disciple-making leaders will not produce perfect churches, but they will create effective churches.
