Discipleship that Transforms


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In this textbook, thirteen Christian educators provide an orientation to the church's teaching ministry from a Wesleyan holiness perspective. They explain the educational implications of human free will, prevenient grace, Christian perfection, and other vital concepts of Wesleyan theology.




Transforming Discipleship


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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.




Transformational Discipleship


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A broadly experienced trio of rising church leaders share substantive research on churches and individuals that will help readers foster a culture wherein people intentionally grow in their Christian faith.




Into His Likeness


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In the ancient disciple-rabbi relationship, the disciple would follow the rabbi so closely that he would be covered in the dust kicked up from his rabbi's feet. Thousands of years later, though we walk on roads of pavement and not dust, we are still called to be disciples—to follow our Rabbi, Jesus Christ, so closely that we are covered with his life, changed, and made new. Into His Likeness provides an approachable but in-depth exploration of how to live as a disciple and experience the transformation Jesus wants to work in our lives. We might desire to live more like Christ, but we know we fall short. This book simply helps us follow those initial promptings of the Holy Spirit, so that we may more intentionally encounter Jesus anew each day and be more disposed to his grace changing us ever more into his likeness.




Discipleship Essentials


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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.




Discipling Nations


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The power of the gospel to transform individual lives has been evident throughout New Testament history. But what of the darkness and poverty that enslave entire nations? Miller builds a powerful, convincing thesis that God's truth can free whole societies from deception and poverty. Excellent study of worldviews!




The Way of Transforming Discipleship


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Discover a way to authentic Christian spirituality in this sixth title in the Companions in Christ series. By shining the light of God's Word into the darkness of our lives, Hudson will lead you to a pathway of discovery and growth. Explore the markers of the journey: * Knowing Who You Are * Changing from the Inside * Listening to the Groans * Experiencing the God Who Heals * Discovering Community Together Join this journey to experience more deeply what it means to live as a follower of Christ. Understand the meaning of spiritual formation and how it leads to a spirituality that's authentic and grace-filled. Reflect on what your faith means in terms of who you are, how you must change, how you deal with pain, and how you relate to others. Be challenged to live the whole gospel by authentically connecting spirituality with discipleship.




The Way of Transforming Discipleship


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Everything you need to guide a small group in a six-week exploration of authentic, whole Christian spirituality is contained in this Leader's Guide. Find the very practical help you need: * Ideas for a session to introduce the resource to participants * A list of Weekly Needs at a Glance * Detailed instructions for leading five weekly meetings * Meaningful Deeper Explorations of the spiritual life * Plans for a Closing Pilgrimage and Retreat Help your group members become the people God wants them to be with this exciting sixth title in the Companions in Christ series. Lead them to reflect on what faith means in terms of who we are, how we must change, how to deal with pain, and how to move toward reconciliation and belonging. Be challenged to live the whole gospel by connecting spirituality and discipleship.




Emotionally Healthy Discipleship


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The global church is facing a discipleship crisis. Here's how we move forward into transformative discipleship... Pastors and church leaders want to see lives changed by the gospel. They work tirelessly to care for people, initiate new ministries, preach creatively, and keep up with trends. Sadly, much of this effort does not result in deeply changed disciples. Traditional discipleship strategies fail because they only address surface issues and do not go deep enough into the emotional health of individuals. But transformative, emotionally healthy discipleship is a methods-based biblical theology that, when fully implemented, informs every area of a church, ministry, or organization. It is a discipleship structure built from the center that: Slows down our lives so we can cultivate a deep, personal relationship with Jesus. Challenges the values of Western culture that have compromised the radical call to follow the crucified Jesus. Integrates sadness, loss, and vulnerability, that, when left out, leave people defensive and easily triggered. Acknowledges God's gift of limits in our lives. Connects how our family and personal history influence our discipleship in the present. Measures our spiritual maturity by how we are growing in our ability to love others. In Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, bestselling author Pete Scazzero takes leaders step-by-step through how to create an emotionally healthy culture and multiply deeply-changed people in every aspect of church life, including: Leadership and team development Marriage and single ministry Small groups and youth and children's ministry Preaching, worship, and administration Outreach Complete with assessments and practical strategies, Emotionally Healthy Discipleship will help you move people to the beneath-the-surface discipleship that actually has the power to change the world. **Winner of the 2022 ECPA Christian Book Award for Ministry Resources**




The Lost Art of Discipleship


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Discipleship is not a man-made idea. It is God's design for world transformation. Since the beginning of time, it has been God's desire to see the Earth covered in the knowledge of His glory. He doesn't intend to accomplish this through church attendance, quick salvation prayers, or religious traditions.His method is clearly displayed through the Great Commission: to make disciples of every nation. The Lost Art of Discipleship is the uncovering of Heaven's blueprints for remodeling the kingdoms of this earth into the Kingdom of our God. As you read, prepare your heart to be ignited with the fires of revival that once swept the globe as in the days of the Early Church. It is time for the people of God to arise and shine, for our light has come!