The Big Book Of Discipleship Basics

Getting some kids to participate in a small-group discussion can be a challenge! Here is a book in a foolproof format that engages and keeps them involved in the topic. Written for kids in grades 3-6, fun activities, Bible studies and thought-provoking questions to lay a foundation of faith for life. • Easy-to-use format • Builds discipleship into kids' lives • Weekly "Get Real" page for kids to use in connecting with God, applying Bible truth to life • CD-ROM with entire text of the book is email-able, fully reproducible

In this revised edition of his small group guidebook, Jeffrey Arnold discusses the basic components and dynamics of small groups and offers training and resources to help you get started in effective small group ministry.

Discipleship occurs when someone answers the call to learn from Jesus how to live his or her life as though Jesus were living it. The end result is that the disciple becomes the kind of person who naturally does what Jesus did. How the church understands salvation and the gospel is the key to recovering a biblical theology of discipleship. Our doctrines of grace and salvation, in some cases, actually prevent us from creating an expectation that we are to be disciples of Jesus. A person can profess to be a Christian and yet still live under the impression that they don’t need to actually follow Jesus. Being a follower is seen as an optional add-on, not a requirement. It is a choice, not a demand. Being a Christian today has no connection with the biblical idea that we are formed into the image of Christ. In this ground-breaking new book, pastor and author Bill Hull shows why our existing models of evangelism and discipleship fail to actually produce followers of Jesus. He looks at the importance of recovering a robust view of the gospel and taking seriously the connection between conversion—answering the call to follow Jesus—and discipleship—living like the one we claim to follow.

Most Christians agree that discipleship is important, even essential for Christian maturity; few understand biblical principles and even fewer apply a biblical process when it comes to discipleship.

Jesus: Who He is, What He Did, and Why it Matters. Who is Jesus? Why is his crucifixion such a big deal to Christians? And what difference does any of it make to my life? In this short book, teacher and bestselling author, Beth Jones offers 6 simple reasons for why Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. These straightforward answers will...

The Big Book of Christian Apologetics is a comprehensive resource designed to equip motivated believers with information to help defend and explain their faith. Examining nearly every key issue, person, and concept related to Christian apologetics, this book clarifies difficult biblical passages, clearly explains various philosophical systems and concepts, examines contemporary issues and challenges, and offers classic apologetic arguments, all with the aim of giving readers the background to intelligently and persuasively talk about their Christian faith with skeptics. An expertly abridged version of the Baker Encyclopedia on Christian Apologetics, this resource brings leading apologist Norman L. Geisler's seminal work to the masses.

Really Big Book of Kids Sermons and Object Talks is a must-have resource for children's pastors or anyone who wants to encourage children to read God's Word and apply it to their lives. This reproducible resource is packed with 156 sermons (enough for one a week for three years!) that are organized by topics such as friendship, prayer, salvation, God's love, forgiveness and more. • Each sermon uses a household object, has discussion questions, prayer and optional information for older kids • CD-ROM makes it easy to use these sermons online or in church newsletters • Use CD-ROM print or digitally share talks with parents to use them at home