Practicing Discipleship
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Practicing Discipleship
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Author : Nicole L. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2009-06-01
Practicing Discipleship written by Nicole L. Johnson and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-01 with Religion categories.
Despite a plurality of doctrinal statements on war, peace, and nonviolence, some United Methodists sustain a commitment to nonviolence. Through qualitative research, Practicing Discipleship draws out lived theologies of nonviolence in order to understand how nonviolent United Methodists define, ground, and practice nonviolence, and to give that voice opportunity to challenge church doctrine and thereby the wider church. An analysis of statements from the Book of Disciplines and the Book of Resolutions reveals the plurality of Methodist teachings on moral issues related to war and peace. While such plurality is indicative of the inclusive tradition of United Methodism, Johnson shows that it also causes confusion, thus hindering the vitality and authority of the church's witness. This study's qualitative analysis of in-depth interviews with twelve nonviolent United Methodists reveals a lived theology rooted in Scripture and theological reflection: it points particularly to a christocentrism that posits nonviolence as central to Christ's teachings and example. While study participants affirm the tradition of openness in the United Methodist Church, they also call for more tangible and extensive support for and education about nonviolence as a faithful option for Christians. Through amicable and constructive practical-theological dialogue, doctrinal plurality, and ecclesial openness are affirmed as appropriate and possible only within the context of the church's profound commitment to serious discipleship, which includes transformation toward nonviolence. Implications of this interaction include developing and adopting a more truthful conception of a nonviolent ethics, moving toward broadly conceived Christian formation in nonviolence, and fostering ongoing ecclesial dialogue about difficult moral issues of war, peace, and nonviolence.
Christ Changing Lives
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Author : Rod Culbertson
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2018-07-31
Christ Changing Lives written by Rod Culbertson and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-31 with Religion categories.
If you are involved in the local church or any ministry that wants to create an ethos of Christian growth and education, or disciple investing, Christ Changing Lives: Digging Deeper into the Practice of Disciple Investing, is a book that will assist you in thinking through a philosophy of how to invest in followers of Christ. Following up on the introductory material of its earlier companion book, The “Disciple Investing” Life, Christ Changing Lives will take the reader into a thoughtful treatment of systems of discipleship, the art of diagnosis, situations one might encounter in the discipling process, and how to create balanced disciples. The book will also conclude by providing some helpful ideas about how to disciple others in a local church or campus ministry setting. Both church and ministry leaders, as well as those seriously interested in the task of disciple investing, should profit from the practical ideas contained in this insightful publication.
The Disciple S Joy
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Author : Michael W. Foss
language : en
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Pub
Release Date : 2007
The Disciple S Joy written by Michael W. Foss and has been published by Augsburg Fortress Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Religion categories.
Focusing on the powerful theme of discipleship, The Disciple's Joy explores the joy of faith, helping readers discover joy in the midst of struggle. Foss explores the benefits of practicing discipleship and shows, through recent research, how a practicing faith provides meaning, belonging, and joy. Intended for both personal reflection and small group study, The Disciple's Joy builds on the six-time-tested marks of discipleship and introduces six practices for spiritual growth. Includes questions for reflection and discussion.
Relevant Discipleship Resource Manual
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Author : Nelson Roth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-01-24
Relevant Discipleship Resource Manual written by Nelson Roth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-24 with categories.
Within the Relevant Discipleship(tm) Resource Manual, you will find articles, coaching tools, and lessons for practicing the 7 disciplines of a disciple. As you learn the pathway and coaching approach, the resources in this manual will help you learn it is not about checking off a list and saying, "I did it today." Rather, asking the question, "Did my practice of the disciplines 'make room' for me to experience God?" Relevant Discipleship(tm) is an intentional, ongoing, transformational process that uses a coaching approach. This is not a program about discipleship, this is a personal experience of developing an intimate relationship with the living God. You will soon discover that Relevant Discipleship(tm) is more about "being" rather than "doing." Relevant Discipleship(tm) is genuinely a "way of life for the rest of your life." Search for these companion discipleship resources in Amazon: Nehemiah Response: a coaching model Relevant Discipleship Pathway: a framework for intentional transformation and multiplication
Grow Like Jesus
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Author : Stephen Caldwell
language : en
Publisher: Elevate Publishing
Release Date : 2016-04-19
Grow Like Jesus written by Stephen Caldwell and has been published by Elevate Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-19 with Religion categories.
Grow Like Jesus is the first book to delve into Luke 2:52, "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man."—a verse that spans the gap between Jesus the child and Jesus at the start of his ministry—and unpack its lessons in ways that are simple to understand but deep enough to drive meaningful changes in a person’s life. While we don’t know if Jesus performed miracles while living in Egypt, if he caught fireflies at night as a kid or if he went to sleepovers with his friends, we can be sure he wasn’t just hanging around eating lentils and pomegranates. Based on Luke 2:52, we know he was growing in four specific areas: wisdom, stature, favor with God, and favor with people. In other words, he grew intellectually, physically, spiritually and socially. As it turns out (and it shouldn’t come as a surprise) continual growth in these four areas will prepare us for success in life as followers of Christ—the type of success that allows us to know God and make him known; in other words, real success. The practical, applicable and accessible knowledge of Grow Like Jesus is perfect for anyone new to a faith in Christ or looking to breathe new life into their existing faith.
The Activated Disciple
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Author : Jeff Cavins
language : en
Publisher: Ascension Press
Release Date : 2018-11-29
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 2018-11-29 with Religion categories.
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. By imitating God, 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. Book jacket.
Making Disciples In A World Parish
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Author : Paul W. Chilcote
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2011-04-01
Making Disciples In A World Parish written by Paul W. Chilcote and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-01 with Religion categories.
In this collection of inspirational and challenging essays, Methodists from around the globe reflect on the practice of disciple-making in their own contexts. From their own perspectives, they address questions like: What are the challenges you face? What biblical images shape your missional practice? What examples of Christian authenticity inspire your communities? What gifts related to mission and evangelism do you offer the global community of faith? Churches on every continent have their own stories of struggle and faithfulness. Indeed, each distinct community within any given region has a voice of its own that deserves to be heard. The voices included in this volume belong to women and men alike. Likewise, they resound with the accents of Africa and Asia, Latin and North America, Europe, and Oceania. Each voice is distinct, but all articulate a vision of faith made effective through love. In a world characterized variously by poverty and violence as well as prosperity and peace, the church must reclaim its central mission "to make disciples of Jesus Christ." In their effort to articulate a vision of mission and evangelism, the contributors to this volume bear witness to the fact that we can no longer do this work in isolation from one another. To be the ambassadors of the gospel, we need each other and we need to pay attention to the voices that sound different from our own. This volume takes a large step in that vital direction.
Called On The Way
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Author : Kathleen A. Cahalan
language : en
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Release Date : 2024-03-22
Called On The Way written by Kathleen A. Cahalan and has been published by Liturgical Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-22 with Religion categories.
Discipleship is not a program to be implemented or a goal to be achieved but a lifelong walk with Christ, who is the way. Our calling by Christ to be his disciples is so fundamental to our faith that we sometimes fail to realize its meaning. What does it mean to be called? What is a disciple? In Called on the Way: The Daily Practice of Discipleship, authors Kathleen Cahalan and Laura Kelly Fanucci explore through personal stories, Scripture readings, and prayer experiences, what it means to be called a disciple “on the way.” Through our roles and relationships, each person is blessed with many callings to heed God’s invitation to follow the way of Christ. Calling is something we do, someone we are, and someone we become and the image of “the way” is the central biblical theme of our journey together. Called on the Way includes seven practical ways you can understand and live out your own call to discipleship as a follower, worshiper, witness, neighbor, forgiver, prophet, and steward. Each chapter includes a personal story, biblical foundation, and connections to saintly and sacramental practice. Reflection questions help identify how you and your parish community can live the life of discipleship in the time and place where God is leading you and calling you now.
Practicing The Monastic Disciplines
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Author : Sam Hamstra
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2021-07-12
Practicing The Monastic Disciplines written by Sam Hamstra and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-12 with Religion categories.
In Practicing the Monastic Disciplines, authors Sam Hamstra Jr. and Samuel Cocar recover the wisdom of the Christian desert and make it more available and accessible to modern Christians, especially those in the evangelical circle they inhabit. Believing that moderns like themselves often flail in their Christian lives, the authors discover in the desert Christians of late antiquity a clear map for growing in Christlikeness, as well as an effective set of tools (or weapons) for combating temptation. This set of insights sees its completion in the spiritual theology of Evagrius Ponticus, a monastic theologian who expertly assessed the maladies and corresponding remedies of Christian discipleship. Evagrius and his comrades offer modern Christians a coherent framework for spiritual formation and growth, one which treats seriously both the frailties of human nature and the potential for sanctification. This strand of patristic spirituality guides us toward glorifying God through both training our bodies and ordering our interior lives.
Discipleship That Fits
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Author : Bobby Harrington
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2016-02-09
Discipleship That Fits written by Bobby Harrington and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-09 with Religion categories.
For far too long, the church has tried to make disciples using a one-size-fits-all approach. Some churches advocate 1-on-1 discipling, others try getting everyone into a small group, while still others training through mission trips or service projects. Yet others focus all their efforts on attracting people to a large group gathering to hear biblical teaching and preaching. But does one size really fit everyone? Based on careful biblical study and years of experience making disciples in the local church, Bobby Harrington and Alex Absalom have identified five key relationships where discipleship happens in our lives. In each relational context we need to understand how discipleship occurs and we need to set appropriate expectations for each context. Discipleship That Fits shows you the five key ways discipleship occurs. It looks at how Jesus made disciples and how disciples were formed in the early church. Each of the contexts is necessary at different times and in different ways as a person grows toward maturity in Christ: Public Relationships: The church gathering corporately for worship Social Relationships: Networks of smaller relationships where we engage in mission and live out our faith in community Personal Relationships: Small groups of six to sixteen people where we challenge and encourage one another on a regular basis Transparent Relationships: Close relationships of three to four where we share intimate details of our lives for accountability The Divine Relationship: Our relationship with Jesus Christ where we grow through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit Filled with examples and stories, Alex and Bobby show you how to develop discipleship practices in each relational context by sharing how Jesus did it, how the early church practiced it, and how churches are discipling people today.