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Forming Intentional Disciples
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Author : Sherry Weddell
language : en
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Release Date : 2012-07-05
Forming Intentional Disciples written by Sherry Weddell and has been published by Our Sunday Visitor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-05 with Religion categories.
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.
Becoming A Parish Of Intentional Disciples
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Author : Sherry A. Weddell, Editor
language : en
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Release Date : 2015-01-15
Becoming A Parish Of Intentional Disciples written by Sherry A. Weddell, Editor and has been published by Our Sunday Visitor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-15 with Religion categories.
"It is not the same thing to have known Jesus as not to have known him, not the same thing to walk with him as to walk blindly, not the same thing to hear his word as not to know it.... We know that with Jesus life becomes richer."-Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel In her first book, Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus, Sherry Weddell, cofounder of the Catherine of Siena Institute, captured the attention of Catholics across the globe as she uncovered the life-changing power that accompanies the conscious decision to follow Jesus as his disciple. Now, in the groundbreaking Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples, she has gathered together experienced leaders and collaborators whose exceptional field-tested wisdom and enthusiasm for transforming Catholic parishes into centers of discipleship and apostolic outreach is both inspiring and practical. The authors consider: The role of intercessory prayer in parish transformation How "fireside chats" can help a pastor connect with his parishioners and call them to personal discipleship and mission The co-responsibility of lay people andpastors in the work of making disciples The revolutionary impact of a discipleship approach to youth ministry How one parish successfully fostered a culture of intentional discipleship, and much more As Sherry asks in her own chapter, "Are we willing to answer the call and pay the price necessary to become a new generation of saints through which God can do extraordinary things in our time?"
Forming Intentional Disciples
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Author : Sherry A. Weddell
language : en
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Release Date : 2012-07-01
Forming Intentional Disciples written by Sherry A. Weddell and has been published by Our Sunday Visitor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-01 with Religion categories.
These are times of immense challenge and immense opportunity for the Catholic Church. Consider these trends for the United States:
The Activated Disciple
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Author : Jeff Cavins
language : en
Publisher: Ascension Press
Release Date : 2018-11-05
The Activated Disciple written by Jeff Cavins and has been published by Ascension Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-05 with Religion categories.
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.
- Be a positive influence and an instrument of transformation in the Church.
Fruitful Discipleship
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Author : Sherry A. Weddell
language : en
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Release Date : 2017-06-20
Fruitful Discipleship written by Sherry A. Weddell and has been published by Our Sunday Visitor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-20 with Religion categories.
As faith-filled Catholics, we are called to go out and spread the good news of the Gospel, build up the Church, and fuel its mission. We are supernaturally empowered by God to do this through the charisms we receive at Baptism. Learn about each charism, what they are, and how discipleship unleashes these powerful gifts to produce fruit that lasts.
Real Life Discipleship
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Author : Jim Putman
language : en
Publisher: NavPress
Release Date : 2025-02-11
Real Life Discipleship written by Jim Putman and has been published by NavPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-11 with Religion categories.
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.
Forming Intentional Disciples Study Guide To The Revised And Expanded Edition
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Author : Ximena Debroeck
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-03-27
Forming Intentional Disciples Study Guide To The Revised And Expanded Edition written by Ximena Debroeck and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-27 with categories.
How can we transmit a living, personal Catholic faith to future generations? By coming to know Jesus Christ, and following him as his disciples. As we emerge from a pandemic into a post-Christian world, these are times of immense challenge and enormous opportunity for the Catholic Church in the United States. Ten years after it was first published, Forming Intentional Disciples by Sherry Weddell is still helping scores of Church leaders, parish staff, and all Catholics transform parish life from within. Her book leads you through the 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. This companion study guide will help you transform your parish or small faith community. Created by people who have experienced the transformative impact of discipleship firsthand, this study guide to the revised and expanded edition of Forming Intentional Disciples provides tools and resources to initiate conversations, share the story of faith, and begin walking the path of discipleship together.
Deep Discipleship
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Author : J.T. English
language : en
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Release Date : 2020-09-29
Deep Discipleship written by J.T. English and has been published by B&H Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-29 with Religion categories.
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.
Becoming A Parish Of Intentional Disciples
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Author : Sherry A. Weddell
language : en
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Release Date : 2015
Becoming A Parish Of Intentional Disciples written by Sherry A. Weddell and has been published by Our Sunday Visitor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Religion categories.
""It is not the same thing to have known Jesus as not to have known him, not the same thing to walk with him as to walk blindly, not the same thing to hear his word as not to know it . We know that with Jesus life becomes richer.""-Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel In her first book, Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus, Sherry Weddell, cofounder of the Catherine of Siena Institute, captured the attention of Catholics across the globe as she uncovered the life-changing power that accompanies the conscious decision to follow Jesus as his disciple. Now, in the groundbreaking Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples, she has gathered together experienced leaders and collaborators whose exceptional field-tested wisdom and enthusiasm for transforming Catholic parishes into centers of discipleship and apostolic outreach is both inspiring and practical. The authors consider: The role of intercessory prayer in parish transformationHow "fireside chats" can help a pastor connect with his parishioners and call them to personal discipleship and missionThe co-responsibility of lay people andpastors in the work of making disciplesThe revolutionary impact of a discipleship approach to youth ministryHow one parish successfully fostered a culture of intentional discipleship, and much more As Sherry asks in her own chapter, "Are we willing to answer the call and pay the price necessary to become a new generation of saints through which God can do extraordinary things in our time?"
Foundations For Discipleship
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Author : FOCUS
language : en
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Release Date : 2020-12-15
Foundations For Discipleship written by FOCUS and has been published by Our Sunday Visitor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-15 with Religion categories.
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.