The greatest resources on discipleship are developed within the church by people who love Christ and His bride. With the clarity of an experienced veteran, Chris has identified the challenges before the church. The principles he presents have been developed, field-tested and proven by a person who knows what it means to lead discipleship groups as both a lay leader and a pastor. As the church establishes its footing in a new decade, the framework presented here will fortify the Lord's people to fulfill the great commission with clarity, imagination and energy. The book contains the following:
Part 1: Come and Follow Me
Chapter 1: The Blessed Life 7
Chapter 2: Life in the Ruins17
Chapter 3: Costly Discipleship29
Chapter 4: The Way of a Christ-Follower35
Chapter 5: The Way of Relationship 45
Part 2: Live and Love Like Christ
Chapter 6: Sharing Christ's Life57
Chapter 7: Sharing Good News67
Chapter 8: Sharing Your Testimony79
Chapter 9: Sharing in Dialogue91
Chapter 10: Living a Different Way of Life101
Part 3 Being a Disciple in a Fragmented Age
Chapter 11: The Way of Prayer 115
Chapter 12: The Way of Scripture125
Chapter 13: The Way of Service to the World135
Chapter 14: Growing in Transformational Community 147
Chapter 15: Discipleship in an Age of Fragmentation157