60 Day Discipleship Challenge

Author : Jason Lomelino
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578973677

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60-Day Discipleship Challenge! by Jason Lomelino Pdf

This book is written for those who want to grow in Christ and cultivate healthy rhythms in life. In saying "yes" to this book (for the next 60 days), you are agreeing to go on a journey that is guaranteed to upgrade your life in God and help you live in the awareness of His presence more and more each day. I have intentionally made this book a simple as possible, for all ages, and walks of life - those who have walked with Jesus for 50 years and those who have known Him for 5 days. Anyone and everyone can pick this book up, make sense of it, and use it as a springboard to know God more. "...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith," (Hebrews 12:1-2)

Author : J.T. English
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781535993531

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Deep Discipleship by J.T. English Pdf

Everyone is being discipled. The question is: what is discipling us? The majority of Christians today are being discipled by popular media, flashy events, and folk theology because churches have neglected their responsibility to make disciples. But the church is not a secondary platform in the mission of God; it is the primary platform God uses to grow people into the image of Jesus. Therefore, as church leaders, it is our primary responsibility to establish environments and relationships where people can be trained, grow, and be sent as disciples. There are three indispensable elements of discipleship: Learning to participate in the biblical story (the Bible) Growing in our confession of who God is and who we are (theology) Regularly participating in private and corporate intentional action (spiritual disciplines) Deep Discipleship equips churches to reclaim the responsibility of discipling people at any point on their journey.

Author : Anthony J. Gittins
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814647394

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The Way of Discipleship by Anthony J. Gittins Pdf

Vatican II’s famous declaration that "the church on earth is by its very nature missionary” has often been taken out of context and used to support all manner of church initiatives. But, the conclusion of the statement—"since . . . it has its origin in the mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit"—is of monumental importance. In The Way of Discipleship, theologian Anthony Gittins describes the eternal mission of the Trinity, historically brought "down to earth" in the ministry of Jesus, and then continued to the ends of the earth by those called and sent as disciples throughout future generations. Gittins explains that Christian discipleship must be the living out of Jesus' own example in many different times and places. He encourages people of all ages to follow the invitation of Jesus to be missionary disciples. The Way of Discipleship explores several New Testament examples of Jesus' call and commissioning, distills the principles involved, and then recontextualizes the stories so that they pose a direct challenge to disciples today. In this way, Gittins builds up a picture both of "the Way" of Jesus himself, and of the way in which today's disciples can loyally follow his call to mission.

Author : Sherry A. Weddell
Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612789439

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Forming Intentional Disciples by Sherry A. Weddell Pdf

How can we transmit a living, personal Catholic faith to future generations? By coming to know Jesus Christ, and following him as his disciples. These are times of immense challenge and immense opportunity for the Catholic Church. Consider these statistics for the United States. Only 30 percent of Americans who were raised Catholic are still practicing. Fully 10 percent of all adults in America are ex-Catholics. The number of marriages celebrated in the Church decreased dramatically, by nearly 60 percent, between 1972 and 2010. Only 60 percent of Catholics believe in a personal God. If the Church is to reverse these trends, the evangelizers must first be evangelized-in other words, Catholics-in-the-pew must make a conscious choice to know and follow Jesus before they can draw others to him. This work of discipleship lies at the heart of Forming Intentional Disciples, a book designed to help Church leaders, parish staff and all Catholics transform parish life from within. Drawing upon her fifteen years of experience with the Catherine of Siena Institute, Sherry Weddell leads readers through steps that will help Catholics enter more deeply into a relationship with God and the river of apostolic creativity, charisms, and vocation that flow from that relationship for the sake of the Church and the world. Learn about the five thresholds of postmodern conversion, how to open a conversation about faith and belief, how to ask thought-provoking questions and establish an atmosphere of trust, when to tell the Great Story of Jesus, how to help someone respond to God's call to intentional discipleship, and much more. And be prepared for conversion because when life at the parish level changes, the life of the whole Church will change.

Author : Luke Timothy Johnson
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664221188

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Hebrews by Luke Timothy Johnson Pdf

This volume of the New Testament Library offers a thorough and careful commentary on the complicated book of Hebrews, showing its meaning within the context of ancient culture and the theological development of the early church. Written by one of the leading New Testament scholars of the present generation, this commentary offers remarkable insights into the Hellenistic, Roman, and Jewish contexts of the book of Hebrews. The New Testament Library offers authoritative commentary on every book and major aspect of the New Testament, as well as classic volumes of scholarship. The commentaries in this series provide fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, offer critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, pay careful attention to their literary design, and present a theologically perceptive exposition of the text.

Author : Zach Zehnder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1917-08-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692939598

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Red Letter Challenge by Zach Zehnder Pdf

Author : Torkom Saraydarian,Katherine Hendon
Publisher : Saraydarian Inst
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0911794514

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Challenge for Discipleship by Torkom Saraydarian,Katherine Hendon Pdf

Author : Richard N. Longenecker
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802846386

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The Challenge of Jesus' Parables by Richard N. Longenecker Pdf

A fresh look at the meaning of Jesus' parables for Christian living today. The parables recorded in the Gospels are central for an understanding of Jesus and his ministry. Yet the parables are more than simple stories; they present a number of obstacles to contemporary readers hoping to fully grasp their meaning. In this volume, thirteen New Testament scholars provide the background necessary to understand the original context and meaning of Jesus' parables as well as their modern applications, all in a manner easily accessible to general readers. Contributors: Stephen C. Barton Craig A. Evans Richard T. France Donald A. Hagner Morna D. Hooker Sylvia C. Keesmaat Michael P. Knowles Walter L. Liefeld Richard N. Longenecker Allan W. Martens Klyne R. Snodgrass Robert H. Stein Stephen I. Wright

Author : Sandra J. Sutherland
Publisher : Word Alive Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781486623006

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Children on the Trail by Sandra J. Sutherland Pdf

If you’re starting a new children’s ministry, strengthening an existing one, or wanting to be more intentional with the spiritual nurture you give your child or grandchild, Children on the Trail can help. Even though it provides a clear progression for the spiritual formation of children, it offers more paint-by-principle guidance than an oversimplified step-by-step approach.

Author : Edward H Hammett
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780827233065

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Reaching People under 30 while Keeping People over 60 by Edward H Hammett Pdf

Seasoned church consultant Edward H. Hammett shares his latest insights and suggestions for churches seeking to serve all generations. This is an updated version of Hammett's 2007 book Reaching People Under 40 while Keeping People Over 60 that expands the reach another decade and emphasizes diversity with insight from new contributors Paul L. Anderson and Cornell Thomas. A TCP Books title.

Author : Evan Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692660534

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60 Days of Devotion by Evan Brown Pdf

Every day, we face challenges designed by the enemy to deter us from our Christian walk. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we fight to endure knowing that everything will work together for our good. 60 Days of Devotion: For the Under 60 Disciple is a great tool to help Christians stay encouraged. Each devotional takes only a few seconds to read. This devotional is beneficial to every Christian no matter where they may be on their Christian walk. Keep one in your purse, at your desk, on your nightstand, or anywhere close by. Read it early in the morning during your devotion time, or once you get settled in at work. This devotional by Evan S. Brown is sure to kickstart your day onto the right path!Evan S. Brown is a native of Lithonia, GA. He humbly accepted his call into ministry on January 1, 2015. Now, Evan works tirelessly to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. He currently serves as the Partner Services Coordinator at All Nations Christian Center under the leadership of Senior Pastor Adrian Davis. Evan is also a proud alumni of Alabama A&M University. For more information about the author, visit www.iamevanbrown.com.

Author : Jenni Vankat
Publisher : Saint Mary's Press
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Christian education of teenagers
ISBN : 9780884899495

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Exploring Saints and Feast Days with Young Adolescents by Jenni Vankat Pdf

Invite young adolescents to explore the significance of the saints and feast days and to discover their own call to discipleship. This leader's manual contains ten fully designed sessions that incorporate active, hands-on learning techniques and creative storytelling methods to guide young adolescents in an exploration of these saints and feast days: Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) Saint Blase (February 3) Saint Katharine Drexel (March 3) Saint John Baptist de La Salle (April 7) Saint Bernadette (April 16) Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14) Feast of the Assumption (August 15) Saint Andrew Kim Taegõn (September 20) Feast of All Souls (November 2) Feast of Christ the King (34th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Author : Tim Sutton
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798385217649

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Disciple Gate by Tim Sutton Pdf

Jesus invites people to a life pulsing with love, purpose, and the promise of unending joy. He calls this narrow-road journey discipleship and says, "Follow me." The first generations to believe in Jesus knew that following him--and his ways--was an essential part of their faith. They self-identified as disciples. Today many people are disconnected from this journey--or unsure of where to start. Disciple Gate is a thoughtful, practical, and down-to-earth guide to discipleship that can help change that. Through Scripture, story, and personal testimony, readers explore five key moments in this adventure with Jesus. Stepping through seasons of beauty and struggle, they learn to develop a resilient and reproductive faith. They move into life with Jesus and friendship with God. "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." --Jesus (Matt 7:13-14)

Author : Robert Cotton
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281067206

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Reimagining Discipleship by Robert Cotton Pdf

Following an encounter with an African bishop - who believed all who lived in his diocese (and not only congregations and clergy) should be loved and cared for - Robert Cotton became convinced that Christian disciples in this country need to be assured that they have something vital to communicate to the well-being of their local communities. We are all, to some extent, 'vicars' - vicarious disciples who cannot help but influence those around us. Indeed, it may be beneficial to think of ourselves as public actors for the faith, housed in a theatre of meaning, the Church, and putting on a divine play for which there is an eager audience. The audience may consist of people of other faiths or none: the author encourages us to have confidence in a theology that does not limit salvation to those inside the Church; he believes that we can come close to the presence of God in active engagement with people of goodwill. And, of course, as Christians it behoves us to respond to others' agendas and concerns with generosity and grace. This gentle, beautifully written volume packs quite a punch. Taken seriously, it will revitalize our personal and corporate vision of Christian living as, inspired by the Holy Spirit, we seek to bring light and joy to the cities, towns and villages in which we live.

Author : Maryann Hakowski
Publisher : Saint Mary's Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9780884894315

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Sharing the Sunday Scriptures with Youth by Maryann Hakowski Pdf

This book is filled with a wide variety of relevant, action-centered resources to help young people better appreciate God's word in the Sunday Scriptures. The resources for each Sunday's lectionary reading of the C cycle include lectionary and Scripture citations, themes that relate to young people, a synopsis of the Scripture readings, a fully described and directed activity, and several activity ideas -- all aimed at engaging the participants with God's word. This is an excellent resource for youth ministers high school religion teachers, parish leaders, and liturgists working with youth.