Best Book of Discipleship!
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Bill Hull's book The Complete Book of Discipleship is one of the best books I have seen on the topic of discipleship.  It is a thorough, well written biblical description of what it means to be a follower of Christ no matter where one is on their faith journey. It also shares the history from which discipleship comes, what it means to be a disciple and practical ways to implement it in your life or a church setting.  His ability early on to merge classical discipleship, spiritual formation and environmental discipleship in such a way to convince the reader that the best possible way to find a full bodied discipleship is to involve all three was refreshing.
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During my apologetics class, professor J.P. Moreland said that we (his students) MUST check out this book.  Richard Foster (author of Celebration of Discipline) calls it "the book I have been searching for all my life" (makes it sound like the "silver bullet book").  I found Divine Conspiracy to definitely live up to this hype.

The title refers to God's conspiracy to undermine evil with good.  Among other things, Willard discusses the fundamental problem of nondiscipleship in the church, what it looks like to be Christlike (with an excellent exposition of the beatitudes and sermon on the mount), what it looks like to be a disciple of Christ, how to become disciples of Jesus and how to make disciples of Jesus.

Prior to reading the book, I thought I was well on my way towards becoming a mature disciple of Christ.  After reading it, I've discovered that I'm nowhere close to where I thought I was.  I realized that I have a real long way to go to becoming the kind of person who is so secure that I don't seek to find faults and weaknesses with people.

I also have gained tremendous new insight into how I can more effectively make disciples and how local churches could do the same.

The Divine Conspiracy is a comprehensive, practical, meaty, challenging, and extremely helpful book which I pray will be widely read.
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I love this book. This book along with The Wild Romancer and The Wild Romancer Journey Guide has completely changed my relationship with Jesus. I recommend all of them to everyone who wants to grow closer in their relationship with God. These books are out of the box, they are full of life and are refreshing. Experiencing Jesus is what should be taught from the pulpit. There is no greater joy! Do yourself a favor and check out these books.
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I am leading a group of women through this book right now, and as we read it together I grow more and more blessed by it!  Terry Johnson's writing is so simple yet eloquent, and he gets to the bottom of these issues in a way that is so logical yet so profound.  The description is exactly right - this is a theological book but it's not about head-knowledge, it cuts directly to what's going on in your daily life that does (or does not) reflect your theology, specifically Reformed theology.  If you struggle or have questions about any of the ideas in Calvinism, this is the book for you.  I have been so convicted, and so encouraged by this book, I think that it would benefit just about anybody who reads it, Christians and non-Christians alike.
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This one is well worth the read. I think it expands well beyond children's ministry impacting every age demographic even to seniors, and I don't mean the high school type. Discipleship is far more relational than it is informational and this book by Dan Lovaglia leans into that reality with 5-stars.

Lovaglia presents his thesis in a very readable and interactive format. This book is easy to "get into." It is especially geared for group discussions including questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter.

I've been leading discipleship groups and developing curriculum going on two decades now. In my opinion, Relational Children's Ministry is right on the mark for making disciples of Jesus no matter what age they are. A Must READ.
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Awesome book!  This is one of three texts for my "Discipleship and Evangelism" course at Bible College.  I highly recommend reading the three books together (also purchased from Amazon at great prices!).  The other two are:  "Living Proof: Sharing The Gospel Naturally" by Jim Petersen and "The Master Plan of Evangelism" by Robert E. Coleman.  These books totally changed my life relative to discipleship and evangelism - both practically and theoretically!
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The latest in Dr. Evanss Kingdom series, Kingdom Disciples clearly outlines what it means to be a disciple, what exactly is discipleship, and how to develop and implement discipleship in ones family, church, and community.

This book is very equipping in that Dr. Evans wants to make sure the reader is fully prepared for making true disciples.  Only after he has clearly laid out what it means to be a disciple does he begin discussing ways to make disciples of others.  I found his explanations to be very insightful and practical.

This book could be used as an individual study or for a group class.  It is solidly Biblical, convicting, and hope-giving.

I gratefully received this book as an eARC from the author, publisher, and NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.
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"Conversion and Discipleship" by Bill Hull is a great on the topic of conversion and discipleship being a package deal for the true believer in Jesus Christ.  In other words, the person who confesses true faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord will be reflected in the ongoing process of discipleship and growing spiritual maturity.  The books is around 230 pages and covers topics such as:

1.  The 6 types of gospels being preached today and why the kingdom gospel best describes Jesus' teaching.
2.  3 characteristics of the kingdom gospel.
3.  The goal of discipleship is to become like Jesus Christ.
4.  True repentance leads to a change of behavior.
5.  Evangelism will become more effective when current believers are better disciple.
6.  The process when a person is changed and transformed through the Holy Spirit.
7.  Things to consider when practicing spiritual disciplines.
8.  While the church looks for better methods, God looks for better men/women.
9.  Jesus' leadership and service differs so much from the world.
10.  8 keys to making disciples and 5 suggestions for preaching the gospel to a congregation.

"Conversion and Discipleship" will be an often used future reference.  Highly recommended!
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Dr. Tom Wood is the first person I have read that puts together 3 key themes in the church world.... Coaching/Gospel/Groups. I have been studying this journey with Gospel Coaching for 3 years or so with Tom and the CMM team and it is a breakthrough to see a resource that navigates these ideas applied in small group communities to produce a highly effective, life transforming discipleship path. This book will deepen your understanding of the Gospel as a verb(not just a noun) and give you practical tools to help you coach people in groups beyond just content and curriculum to living everyday in a gospel driven reality.

I received and read the book in 24 hours because it is such an essential handbook to discipling people(and especially the next generation) in today's church. And just to make it even more engaging his application of Steven Curtis Chapman lyrics and quotes from men like Paul Tripp and Tim Keller makes this one of my favorites.
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I am currently in Eastern Europe for two months doing my best to follow Jesus' command to "Go and make disciples!" and have just read this book. I cannot tell you how much it has helped to shape my way of thinking and my actions while I am here!!! I would whole-heartedly recommend this book to all followers of Jesus Christ who are seeking to follow and obey Him. T4T is centered around Jesus' command to, "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey what I have commanded you. And,  lo, I am with you always-- even to the end of the age." Reading T4T helped to show me how to practically obey this command. It has helped me to see that "Love God. Love People." necessitates sharing the Gospel with everyone and gave me practical ways to do that. Moreover, it has shown me how to help others to do so as well so that, in the end and by the grace of God,  we may see disciples who make disciples who make disciples out of every follower of Jesus!
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This book was

so

dang

good.

  It will be hard to put into words how much I loved it. I will most likely be re-reading it in the not so distant future, just to enjoy it further.

  God has been teaching me so many of the concepts in this book for the last ten years through many different books, teachings, and resources. Throughout this time though I have never found one single book that encapsulates all the main themes of what God has been showing me. Live Like Jesus surprised me by succinctly piecing together these key ideas -- each of which I believe have potential to bring widespread change to the way Christianity is expressed in this stage of history.

  I almost wish the book was titled something like Reformational Truths That Will Blow Your Mind. I think that would do much more justice to the contents of its pages!

  This book explains, among other things,

why sinning does not make someone a "sinner"

why born-again saints with a new nature are able to sin and contradict their true nature

why being forgiven and regenerated are not the same thing

how being conscious of our union with God empowers us to experience the same supernatural power that Jesus walked in

how the Gospel impacts not just individuals, but all of society and creation

how we effectively handle suffering in our lives with a Christ-like mindset

  Over and over again Putty dissects and assesses the most fundamental pieces of our understanding of the Gospel and gracefully brings new light on what we are looking at. The readers is left at the end feeling incredibly empowered and enlightened. I personally wish I had a book like this ten years ago to save me some of the trouble of sorting my doctrine out over all the time it has taken me!

  Before reading this book I already knew that Putty was one of my favorite living communicators and thought-leaders. This book only re-enforced that for me. It is a resource I will definitely be recommending and giving away far and wide, as I am confident the truths inside of it can apply to anyone who is seeking to walk out their faith in a healthier way.
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This is a great book that teaches practical ways for anyone (or church) to become disciple makers. The authors take core Biblical principles and make them easy to put in to practice. I highly recommend it!
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What sets this book apart from the numerous other books coming out of various publishers regarding the need for discipleship in the home?  Glad you asked!  First, Intentional Parenting is a quick read.  Let's face it, many men are not going to sit down and read a book that will take weeks to plow through.  This book took me less than an hour (with a pen in my hand) to read which tells me that the average man will be able to effectively read this book in one week...a chapter a night.

Second, there is a resource list in the back of the book that is truly worth the price of the book.  Once you have read this book, you will find yourself wanting to read about 7 or 8 books a year on theology.  The list in the back of the book will guide you as you begin a solid foundation for your personal library.

Lastly, I greatly appreciated Tad's candor and humility.  He writes as one who has been there and done that but also as one who has failed from time to time.  To read of others who have attempted family discipleship and have failed is a great encouragement for me since I know I fail from time to time as well.  I can only assume (I believe I am safe here) that others could use this encouragement as well.

I highly recommend you pick up a copy of Intentional Parenting.  Reading it may change your life.  Reading it and applying the principles found within its pages will certainly change the lives of your children.
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This book is a MUST for all Christians.  The principles and guidelines covered in Following Jesus are invaluable to Christians at any point in their walk with Jesus.  Pastor Samuel covers foundational content that we should all learn and be familiar with.  I plan on reading through this once a year just to keep the value of this book in my heart at all times!
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This is the best instruction I have read in recent memory. This is a must read for all those aspiring leaders of God's people who genuinely desire to develop disciples & equip the saints for the work of the ministry.
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This is something I have looking for.  Practical discipleship at the relational level and I love how they share that it's not perfect.  Excellent read, a must have for every minister,ministry leader, teacher and disciple.
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There seems to be an epidemic of Biblical illiteracy within The Church. And, if folks who call themselves Christians don't know what The Bible says, how in the world are they to be obedient to God and share The Gospel through the way that they live?! Discipleship is an antidote for Biblical illiteracy, leading to both obedience to God and living out The Gospel. This resource provides clear, do-able steps for making disciples that know Scripture, are obedient to Gods guidelines, and share The Gospel through living in community.