Episode153:The Tensions of Discipleship

Episode153: The Tensions of Discipleship

 

The tensions of discipleship
people versus process
- if its all process people lose interest
- if its all people the process can be shortchanged

macro versus micro
- the large gathering cannot replace the small gathering for effectiveness in making strong disciples
- the micro is enhanced by the vision and support of the large gathering

hard accountability versus soft accountability
- clear expectations generate better results
- rigidity can frustrate growth
- Level of organization 

leadership development versus spiritual growth
- disciples creates leaders
- good leaders may or may not create good disciples

Discipleship measurements
- % of people serving in the church
- % of people involved in outreach, evangelism, and missions
- time spent in prayer and the Bible
- commitment to a small group or mentoring relationship

Canoeing the Mountains

Here are the books and resources compiled on the topic of discipleship.

Behold Your God by John Snyder
Celebration of Discipline by Foster
Conversion and Discipleship by Hull
Desiring God by John Piper
Disciplemaking by Billie Hanks
Discipleship Essesntials by Ogden
Exerpiencing God by Henry Blackaby
Into the Depths of God by Miller
Knowing God by JI Packer
MasterLife by Avery Willis
Real Life Discipleship Training Manual 
Saturate by Vanderstelt
Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life by Don Whitney
The Pursuit of God by Tozer

 

 

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