Crisis of Discipleship--Revised Edition: Renewing the Art of Relational Disciple Making - Paperback

by G. Christopher Scruggs (Author)

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