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What am I committing to when I say I want to follow Jesus?
Using the Great Commission to explore the mission to make disciples as well as the core characteristics that identify us as Jesus' followers, this guide lays the foundation for a life in Christ. Following the popular and effective design of his curriculum Discipleship Essentials that sold over 250, 000 copies, Greg Ogden has included the following elements in each of the eight sessions:
— a core truth
— a Bible study
— a reading
— life application Whether you are mentoring one-on-one or in a small group, this essential guide will serve as an ideal on-ramp into the discipleship journey.
Содержание
A Word from the Author
Introduction: What Does Jesus Expect of His Followers?
1. Jesus: Who Does He Think He Is?
2. Become Disciples: What’s the Difference Between Disciples and Christians?
3. Go: Reach All People
4. Baptize: Enter the Circle Dance of Love
5. Teach: Fall in Line Behind Jesus
6. Make Disciples: Jesus’ Relational Way
7. Transformation: Get Real and Find Freedom
8. The Jesus Promise: I Am with You Always
Closing Challenge: Are You Ready to Be ‘All In’?
Об авторе
Greg Ogden (DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) lives out his passion of speaking, teaching, and writing about the disciple-making mission of the church after spending twenty-four years in pastoral ministry. Most recently Greg served as executive pastor of discipleship at Christ Church of Oak Brook in the Chicago western suburbs. From 1998-2002, Greg held the position of director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Fuller Theological Seminary and associate professor of lay equipping and discipleship. Greg is the author of several books such as Unfinished Business, Discipleship Essentials, Transforming Discipleship, Leadership Essentials(with coauthor Daniel Meyer), and The Essential Commandment. He is a partner in the Global Discipleship Initiative (GDI), which trains, coaches, and inspires pastors and Christian leaders to establish indigenous, multiplying, disciplemaking networks, both nationally and internationally. Greg and his wife, Lily, have been married more than forty-five years and have one adult daughter and two grandchildren.