Author: Michael Horton
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 144123215X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Many churches in America today want to be powerful, relevant, and influential in personal and social transformation. But whose kingdom are we building? God's? Or our own? A plethora of programs for outreach, discipleship, and spiritual disciplines are available at any bookstore and on countless websites. Yet what we need most is a renewed understanding of and commitment to the Great Commission. We assume that we already know the nature of this commission and the appropriate methods of carrying it out. But Michael Horton contends that it too often becomes our mission instead of God's. At a time when churches are zealously engaged in writing up mission statements and strategic plans, he argues that we must ask ourselves anew whether we are ambassadors, following the script we've been given, or building our own kingdoms with our own blueprint. Pastors, church leaders, and readers of Horton's Christless Christianity and The Gospel-Driven Life will value this frank and hopeful exploration of the Great Commission as a call to understanding and good practice.
The Gospel Commission
Author: Michael Horton
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 144123215X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Many churches in America today want to be powerful, relevant, and influential in personal and social transformation. But whose kingdom are we building? God's? Or our own? A plethora of programs for outreach, discipleship, and spiritual disciplines are available at any bookstore and on countless websites. Yet what we need most is a renewed understanding of and commitment to the Great Commission. We assume that we already know the nature of this commission and the appropriate methods of carrying it out. But Michael Horton contends that it too often becomes our mission instead of God's. At a time when churches are zealously engaged in writing up mission statements and strategic plans, he argues that we must ask ourselves anew whether we are ambassadors, following the script we've been given, or building our own kingdoms with our own blueprint. Pastors, church leaders, and readers of Horton's Christless Christianity and The Gospel-Driven Life will value this frank and hopeful exploration of the Great Commission as a call to understanding and good practice.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 144123215X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Many churches in America today want to be powerful, relevant, and influential in personal and social transformation. But whose kingdom are we building? God's? Or our own? A plethora of programs for outreach, discipleship, and spiritual disciplines are available at any bookstore and on countless websites. Yet what we need most is a renewed understanding of and commitment to the Great Commission. We assume that we already know the nature of this commission and the appropriate methods of carrying it out. But Michael Horton contends that it too often becomes our mission instead of God's. At a time when churches are zealously engaged in writing up mission statements and strategic plans, he argues that we must ask ourselves anew whether we are ambassadors, following the script we've been given, or building our own kingdoms with our own blueprint. Pastors, church leaders, and readers of Horton's Christless Christianity and The Gospel-Driven Life will value this frank and hopeful exploration of the Great Commission as a call to understanding and good practice.
Discipleship Commission Mission
Author: APOSTLE MARK EXCEL
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493155334
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
JOURNEY TO DESTINY: DISCIPLESHIP, COMMISSION, MISSION THE DIRE NEED AND SHORTFALL IN CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES AROUND THE WORLD TODAY IS THE QUEST BY LEADERS TO "MAKE DISCIPLES". THIS SHORTAGE HAS TO A LARGE EXTENT MADE THE CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES DO EVERYTHING ELSE BUT DISCIPLESHIP. THERE IS A LOT OF UNTAPPED POTENTIAL WASTED IN CHURCH PEWS, SITTING UNPROVOKED, UNCHALLENGED UNTRAINED AND UNEQUIPPED AS DISCIPLES, PROBABLY BECAUSE THE LEADERSHIP IS LACKING ON THIS FIELD. THIS BOOK, BY APOSTLE MARK ESSIEN EXCEL SURE IS AN ANSWER TO SUCH DEPRIVATION. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A WORKBOOK OR TEXTBOOK ON DISCIPLESHIP, THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST. APOSTLE MARK'S INSIGHT AND WISDOM ON THE MATTER DOES FOR SURE INSPIRE FAITH, DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING AND EQUIP THE READER TO FULFILL HIS OR HER PURPOSE AND GOD GIVEN DESTINY IN THEIR LIFE. THIS BOOK CONTAINS A DEEP REVELATION FOUND IN NO OTHER. I PERSONALLY THANK APOSTLE EXCEL, TOGETHER WITH HIS WIFE, FOR BEING OBEDIENT TO THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THEIR LIVES. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493155334
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
JOURNEY TO DESTINY: DISCIPLESHIP, COMMISSION, MISSION THE DIRE NEED AND SHORTFALL IN CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES AROUND THE WORLD TODAY IS THE QUEST BY LEADERS TO "MAKE DISCIPLES". THIS SHORTAGE HAS TO A LARGE EXTENT MADE THE CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES DO EVERYTHING ELSE BUT DISCIPLESHIP. THERE IS A LOT OF UNTAPPED POTENTIAL WASTED IN CHURCH PEWS, SITTING UNPROVOKED, UNCHALLENGED UNTRAINED AND UNEQUIPPED AS DISCIPLES, PROBABLY BECAUSE THE LEADERSHIP IS LACKING ON THIS FIELD. THIS BOOK, BY APOSTLE MARK ESSIEN EXCEL SURE IS AN ANSWER TO SUCH DEPRIVATION. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A WORKBOOK OR TEXTBOOK ON DISCIPLESHIP, THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST. APOSTLE MARK'S INSIGHT AND WISDOM ON THE MATTER DOES FOR SURE INSPIRE FAITH, DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING AND EQUIP THE READER TO FULFILL HIS OR HER PURPOSE AND GOD GIVEN DESTINY IN THEIR LIFE. THIS BOOK CONTAINS A DEEP REVELATION FOUND IN NO OTHER. I PERSONALLY THANK APOSTLE EXCEL, TOGETHER WITH HIS WIFE, FOR BEING OBEDIENT TO THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THEIR LIVES. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
What Is the Great Commission?
Author: R. C. Sproul
Publisher: Reformation Trust Publishing
ISBN: 9781642890563
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
After His resurrection, Jesus gave His followers a mission: to go to all the nations and make disciples. What does this Great Commission mean? How are disciples made? And does every Christian have a role to play? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explores the Great Commission by defining key terms such as the gospel, evangelism, missions, and discipleship. Dr. Sproul explains that disciple-making requires much more than just sharing the gospel, and two thousand years after Jesus' commission, this mission continues. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.
Publisher: Reformation Trust Publishing
ISBN: 9781642890563
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
After His resurrection, Jesus gave His followers a mission: to go to all the nations and make disciples. What does this Great Commission mean? How are disciples made? And does every Christian have a role to play? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explores the Great Commission by defining key terms such as the gospel, evangelism, missions, and discipleship. Dr. Sproul explains that disciple-making requires much more than just sharing the gospel, and two thousand years after Jesus' commission, this mission continues. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.
The Church of Christ
Author: Charles H. Spurgeon
Publisher: Selected Christian Literature
ISBN: 8582184220
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
This is another volume in the series of Sermons by Charles Spurgeon. This Sermon on the Biblical passage in Ezekiel 34:26 teaches us about the Glorious Love of God for His Church A book that will bring growth and knowledge about prayer, and invite him to live with greater intimacy with God. Written by Charles Spurgeon, important preacher Christian. "And I will make them and the places round about My hill a blessing, and I will cause the shower to come down in his season. There shall be showers of blessing." Ezekiel 34:26.
Publisher: Selected Christian Literature
ISBN: 8582184220
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
This is another volume in the series of Sermons by Charles Spurgeon. This Sermon on the Biblical passage in Ezekiel 34:26 teaches us about the Glorious Love of God for His Church A book that will bring growth and knowledge about prayer, and invite him to live with greater intimacy with God. Written by Charles Spurgeon, important preacher Christian. "And I will make them and the places round about My hill a blessing, and I will cause the shower to come down in his season. There shall be showers of blessing." Ezekiel 34:26.
What Is the Mission of the Church?
Author: Kevin DeYoung
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 143352693X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Social justice and mission are hot topics today: there's a wonderful resurgence of motivated Christians passionate about spreading the gospel and caring for the needs of others. But in our zeal to get sharing and serving, many are unclear on gospel and mission. Yes, we are called to spend ourselves for the sake of others, but what is the church's unique priority as it engages the world? DeYoung and Gilbert write to help Christians "articulate and live out their views on the mission of the church in ways that are theologically faithful, exegetically careful, and personally sustainable." Looking at the Bible's teaching on evangelism, social justice, and shalom, they explore the what, why, and how of the church's mission. From defining "mission", to examining key passages on social justice and their application, to setting our efforts in the context of God's rule, DeYoung and Gilbert bring a wise, studied perspective to the missional conversation. Readers in all spheres of ministry will grow in their understanding of the mission of the church and gain a renewed sense of urgency for Jesus' call to preach the Word and make disciples.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 143352693X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Social justice and mission are hot topics today: there's a wonderful resurgence of motivated Christians passionate about spreading the gospel and caring for the needs of others. But in our zeal to get sharing and serving, many are unclear on gospel and mission. Yes, we are called to spend ourselves for the sake of others, but what is the church's unique priority as it engages the world? DeYoung and Gilbert write to help Christians "articulate and live out their views on the mission of the church in ways that are theologically faithful, exegetically careful, and personally sustainable." Looking at the Bible's teaching on evangelism, social justice, and shalom, they explore the what, why, and how of the church's mission. From defining "mission", to examining key passages on social justice and their application, to setting our efforts in the context of God's rule, DeYoung and Gilbert bring a wise, studied perspective to the missional conversation. Readers in all spheres of ministry will grow in their understanding of the mission of the church and gain a renewed sense of urgency for Jesus' call to preach the Word and make disciples.
Future Church
Author: Will Mancini
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493427806
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Church growth models have often been long on promises and short on disciple-making. We continue to watch consistent church attendance shrink, and our desire to reach the lost is infected with a need for self-validation by growing our numbers at any cost. If we believe that God wants his church to grow, where do we go from here? What is the future of the church? Drawing from his 20 years and 15,000 hours of consulting, author Will Mancini shares with pastors and ministry leaders the single most important insight he has learned about church growth. With plenty of salient stories and based solidly on the disciple-making methods found in Scripture, Future Church exposes the church's greatest challenge today, and offers 7 transforming laws of real church growth so that we can faithfully and joyfully fulfill Jesus's Great Commission.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493427806
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Church growth models have often been long on promises and short on disciple-making. We continue to watch consistent church attendance shrink, and our desire to reach the lost is infected with a need for self-validation by growing our numbers at any cost. If we believe that God wants his church to grow, where do we go from here? What is the future of the church? Drawing from his 20 years and 15,000 hours of consulting, author Will Mancini shares with pastors and ministry leaders the single most important insight he has learned about church growth. With plenty of salient stories and based solidly on the disciple-making methods found in Scripture, Future Church exposes the church's greatest challenge today, and offers 7 transforming laws of real church growth so that we can faithfully and joyfully fulfill Jesus's Great Commission.
Gospel-Centered Discipleship
Author: Jonathan K. Dodson
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433530244
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Reflecting on the practice of disciple making in young adult, college, graduate, and local church contexts, Jonathan Dodson has discerned some common pitfalls. For many, discipleship is reduced to a form of religious performance before God. For others, it devolves into spiritual license and a loose adherence to spiritual facts. Both approaches distort biblical motivations for Christian obedience and are in need of reform. By explaining various motivations for discipleship, Dodson charts a biblically faithful, grace-driven alternative. Additionally, he provides a practical model for creating gospel-centered discipleship groups—small, reproducible, missional, gender-specific groups of believers that fight for faith together. This book blends both theology and practice to inspire and equip Christians to effectively fight sin, keep Jesus central, and make gospel-centered discipleship a way of life. Both new and growing Christians will learn to trust the gospel in community as they fight together for holiness as well as how to start gospel-centered community groups in any local church.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433530244
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Reflecting on the practice of disciple making in young adult, college, graduate, and local church contexts, Jonathan Dodson has discerned some common pitfalls. For many, discipleship is reduced to a form of religious performance before God. For others, it devolves into spiritual license and a loose adherence to spiritual facts. Both approaches distort biblical motivations for Christian obedience and are in need of reform. By explaining various motivations for discipleship, Dodson charts a biblically faithful, grace-driven alternative. Additionally, he provides a practical model for creating gospel-centered discipleship groups—small, reproducible, missional, gender-specific groups of believers that fight for faith together. This book blends both theology and practice to inspire and equip Christians to effectively fight sin, keep Jesus central, and make gospel-centered discipleship a way of life. Both new and growing Christians will learn to trust the gospel in community as they fight together for holiness as well as how to start gospel-centered community groups in any local church.
Gospel and Grace
Author: Albert Shim
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733673419
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733673419
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
The Plurality Principle
Author: Dave Harvey
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433571579
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Building and Sustaining a Thriving Leadership Culture Essential to every healthy church is a biblical model of leadership. In the New Testament, church leadership is built around a team of elders working together, each bringing his own unique skills and gifts to the cause of shepherding the flock God entrusted to them. However, in many churches today the principle of plurality in leadership is often misunderstood, mistakenly applied, or completely ignored. Dave Harvey encourages church leaders to prioritize plurality for the surprising ways that it helps churches to flourish. This book not only builds a compelling case for churches to adopt and maintain biblical elder pluralities guided by solid leadership but also supplies practical tools to help elders work together for transformation. Download the free study guide.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433571579
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Building and Sustaining a Thriving Leadership Culture Essential to every healthy church is a biblical model of leadership. In the New Testament, church leadership is built around a team of elders working together, each bringing his own unique skills and gifts to the cause of shepherding the flock God entrusted to them. However, in many churches today the principle of plurality in leadership is often misunderstood, mistakenly applied, or completely ignored. Dave Harvey encourages church leaders to prioritize plurality for the surprising ways that it helps churches to flourish. This book not only builds a compelling case for churches to adopt and maintain biblical elder pluralities guided by solid leadership but also supplies practical tools to help elders work together for transformation. Download the free study guide.
DiscipleShift
Author: Jim Putman
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310492637
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Question: 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.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310492637
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Question: 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.