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Resources on relational discipleship.
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BOOKS
The Pursuit of God by A W TozerThe Pursuit of God is the enduring Christian classic written by renowned pastor and theologian A.W. Tozer. More than 65 years later, the words Tozer penned on a train from Illinois to Texas echo across the decades to resonate with power in the heart of anyone longing for a deeper experience with God. This devotional masterpiece is at once thought-provoking and spirit-enlivening, an invitation to think deeply about your faith even as you come alive to God's presence surrounding, sustaining and--yes--pursuing you. "This book is a modest attempt," Tozer wrote, "to aid God's hungry children so to find Him." If you are hungry, The Pursuit of God will lead you to the only One who can satisfy the soul.
Disciplines of the Holy Spirit shows how a dynamic, close walk with God can be yours each day through the ministry of the Holy Spirit. As the energizer of your faith, the Spirit wants to bring you into a transforming communion with Christ. He wants to empower you to love your enemies, live without fear, and give generously out of an inner abundance. Your part? Simply yielding to him through the following spiritual disciplines:
Solitude
Helping you draw near to God for spiritual growth and vigorSurrender
Helping you surrender to God's will and purpose for your life, preparing you for effective ministryService
Helping you move into fellowship with others and partnership with God in reaching a broken world.As you practice the spiritual disciplines, your concept of what it means to be a Christian will acquire a new, life-changing dimension. You'll grow closer to Jesus---and your life will increasingly reflect the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.
I Give You Authority by Charles Kraft
After His resurrection, Jesus did the most amazing thing: He passed His own authority on to His followers. To you. With incredible insight, respected scholar and teacher Dr. Charles Kraft helps awaken you to the extraordinary authority you have been given through the Holy Spirit--the same Spirit who empowered Jesus. He will show you how to exercise and release this authority properly and wisely into and over all areas on life. We are at war, but we have the authority and power of Jesus to wage it. Fight with confidence and assurance, knowing that whatever the powers of darkness can muster, you can defeat them.
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VIDEOS
The Power of the Word of God by Francis ChanCultivating the Oil of Intimacy with the Bridegroom God by Mike Bickle
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BOOKS
Faithful to the End by Robert M SolomonIn his last known epistle, Apostle Paul, the extraordinary missionary to the Gentiles, left a poignant reflection on the most important matters in life. As we read and meditate on 2 Timothy, we are challenged to think about the direction and destiny of our own lives. Are we in the Story of Jesus or are we in the many faulty and futile stories of the world? Are we being useful to the King of kings or are we wasting our lives in something transient and puny when measured against eternity? These questions and more come to us from Paul’s epistle and have to be answered in each of our hearts. Robert Solomon’s passion for biblical exposition helps us plumb the depths of God’s Word and let it casts its search lights on our lives so that we are taught, rebuked, corrected and trained in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16).
The Disciple’s Inner Life – Leading from Within by Benny Ho
This is an eight-week cell material that facilitates discussion around the five areas of the inner life which includes the arena of devotion, motivation, contemplation, pre-occupation and restoration. It also examines the importance of personal margins and its importance in enabling a disciple to grow deeper in their relationship with God.
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ARTICLES
A Call to Christian Maturity by John Stott8 Steps to Christian Maturity by P. J. Tibayan
6 Habits of an Effective Disciple-Maker by Jim Puttman
4 Necessary Traits of an Effective Disciple Maker by Lifeway
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VIDEOS
Gordon Macdonald Shares 8 Decades of Wisdom and Life LessonsIntegrity of Heart by Jack Hayford
Hindrances to Our Calling by Beth Moore
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PODCASTS
Jesus’ 7 Qualities of Spiritual Maturity by Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast -
You probably have more "friends" than ever--once you tally up all your social networking connections. But virtual relationships alone can't meet the Church's desperate need for spiritually mature women and men to mentor younger believers to be faithful servants of Christ.
If you are like many believers, you may not feel prepared to be a trusted influencer because you haven't had a spiritual mother or father yourself. The Cry for Spiritual Mothers and Fathers, written by seasoned disciple and Christian leadership trainer Larry Kreider, will give you the proven biblical keys you need to become a godly mentor. Discover why spiritual mother- and fatherhood is every believer's calling, and find out how to nurture a spiritual family that expands the kingdom of God.
This is the essential handbook for answering God's call to become the spiritual father or mother He has called you to be.
How People Grow: What the Bible Reveals about Personal Growth by Henry Cloud & John Townsend
How People Grow reveals why all growth is spiritual growth and how you can grow in ways you never thought possible. Unpacking the practical and passionate theology that forms the backbone of their counselling, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend shatter popular misconceptions about how God operates to reveal how growth really happens.
Conversations – Turning Your Everyday Discussions into Life-Giving Moments by Life.Church
This book gives you a practical framework for turning everyday discussions into life-giving moments. When it comes to helping others grow, your ability to have meaningful conversations with the people you care about is by far the most powerful tool in your toolbox. Would you love to see those around you really grow and thrive? Then learn how your everyday conversations could be as powerful a catalyst for development for your friends, family, co-workers, or others. Because the single most powerful component that fills in the gaps and draws all those other elements together…is conversation.
The Disciple Maker’s Handbook by Bob Harrington and Josh Patrick
The Disciple Maker's Handbook presents seven practical features for effectively discipling others in faith. The key elements in this handbook form a framework for discipleship that can be applied in countless situations - for parents who wants to disciple their children, small group leaders who want to disciple those in their group, and church leaders who wants to disciple future leaders. Contributions from pastors and teachers like Francis Chan, Jeff Venderstelt, Bill Hull, Jim Putman and others help you embrace a style of discipleship that leads others in the way of Jesus.
Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church by Paul David Tripp
For every celebrity pastor exiting in the spotlight, there are hundreds of lesser-known ministers fading quietly into the shadows. But why? Best-selling author Tripp suspects a weak leadership community is responsible. Providing biblical guidance, he suggests a dozen principles for gospel-centered leadership involving grace, limits, balance, character, spiritual warfare, servanthood, identity, restoration, longevity, and more.
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ARTICLES
4 Lies Leaders Believe by Leslie Bennett13 Practical Tips for Building a Spiritual Legacy by Crosswalk
When Mentoring Gets Messy by Erin Davis
8 Principles in Seeking Spiritual Accountability by ChurchLeaders
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VIDEOS
What I Would Tell My Younger Self by Greg LaurieThe Holy Spirit and Christian Counselling by Siang Yang, Tan
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BOOKS
Conversational Evangelism: Connecting with people to Share Jesus by David GeislerWhy are the old models of outreach ineffective today? Perhaps it's because the needs of seekers have changed. Now updated with fresh insights, the Geislers' best-selling guide helps you witness for Christ through communication and compassion. Discover how to ask questions, listen attentively, identify barriers to belief, and keep dialogue going with various personality types.
Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus by J. Mack Stiles
Evangelism is more than a program.
Every few years, churches jump into the latest evangelistic fad. Leaders administrate the new program, and members go on a raid. But picture a church where evangelism is simply part of the culture. Leaders share their faith consistently and openly. Members follow, encouraging one another to make evangelism an ongoing way of life.
Such is the way of evangelism presented by this brief and compelling book. No program here. Instead, it just might give your church a new way to live and share the gospel together.
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ARTICLES
How to Involve your Small Groups in The Great Commission by Rick Warren-
VIDEOS
Rethinking Evangelism 2021 by Christianity Explored