Toolbox For Discipleship And Growth

Do you find yourself struggling in relationships? Do you long to have peace and freedom in your life? Does God really have a plan and purpose for you? You will gain confidence to move forward in God’s call for your life as you apply the rich biblical insights gleaned from Jan’s experiences as a Christian counsellor. Full of practical tools and strategies, this book will guide you in the right direction as you learn how to give God access to your whole being, forgive yourself and others, and discover the joys of living free in Christ.

There’s a lot of talk about Missionary Discipleship. But how do you practically live it? Foundations for Discipleship is not simply a book you read. It’s a tool you use to form and accompany others on their journey as Christian disciples. For use with small groups or individuals, these captivating articles provide the roadmap for training in the basic skills of Christian living and evangelization, including: How to live “The Little Way of Evangelization” How to accompany others on the journey of “Win,” “Build,” and “Send” How to help others grow in prayer, Eucharistic devotion, Christian friendship, and care for the poor How to share the Gospel and your testimony How to deepen one’s own interior life, from which all evangelization flows How to invite others into mission This book is a toolbox for leaders who want to walk with others in discipleship. If you read it by yourself, it might change your life; if you use it to lead others, you might change the world.

Church Growth Toolbox is a treasury of ideas to grow your church. It comes from years of pastoring and gleaning from other growing churches. This resource of tried and proven ideas is a much needed addition to any church leader's library. Just one idea from this book could change your church for ever! This is a toolbox. Keep it close and reference if often as your church grows.

With the ever-increasing demands placed on our parish leaders, what can seminaries do to prepare priests to deal with the difficult issues they will face? In addition to formation in priestly spirituality and pastoral care, future pastors require lasting support as they discern the call to priesthood and prepare to enter parish leadership after ordination. Filled with valuable information for supporting seminarians in their ongoing formation, A Seminarian's Toolbox provides practical tools and guidance for achieving best practices in parish leadership. This book is a project of The Leadership Roundtable, a nonprofit organization of Catholic lay leaders, religious, and clergy working together to promote best practices in the formation of clergy and lay leaders in the United States. Learn more at www.LeadershipRoundtable.org.

We want to grow spiritually, but aren't always sure how to get started. This slimline pamphlet offers 10 ways to grow your faithand recognize the Holy Spirit's work in your life. Packed with simple summaries and practical applications, Rose's 10 Keys toSpiritual Growth covers essential discipleship topics in an easy-to understand way, making it perfect for individual or small group use.Each discipleship topic includes:* Read--Key Scriptures to read, explore, and study* Know--Easy-to-understand explanations and insight on growth* Ask--Thought-provoking questions that spur discussion and application* Do--Practical tips and suggestions to apply God's truth to your lifeDiscover practical and refreshing ways to grow through:* Praying* Serving* Connecting to a faith community* Giving, and more10 Keys to Spiritual Growth will help you nurture the good seeds of faith to produce spiritual fruit. It's perfect for both new and mature believers who are looking to deepen their walk with God.

Today’s parents feel ill-equipped to spiritually train and educate their preschoolers, elementary kids, and teenagers. Based on the principle that kids and teens learn and comprehend concepts differently as they grow in maturity, Every Age, Every Stage provides an age-suitable discipleship approach, equipping parents to teach their children biblical truths from the ten concept areas of God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Bible, Salvation, Creation, Church, People, Family, and Community and World. The wise discipleship plan presented in Every Age, Every Stage is known as Levels of Biblical Learning©. This framework for babies through teens was developed over a period of several years by thought leaders in preschool, kids, student, and next-gen ministries. Levels of Biblical Learning has been taught at workshops, colleges, and seminaries, and incorporated in Bible Study curriculum. The book also will assist ministry leaders and teachers as they prepare a vision for their ministries and teach biblical concepts in the classroom, putting children and teens on the right path to a life of growth in biblical knowledge.

Written specifically for any catechist who is new to the job or has never had any formal training, The Catechist's Toolbox features an invaluable collection of catechetical tips, techniques, methodologies, and advice. Throughout the book, master teacher Joe Paprocki shares the wisdom he has gleaned in two decades as a catechist, high school teacher, and religious educator. Employing the metaphor of a homeowner's toolbox, Paprocki explains how a new catechist is like a do-it-yourself builder who needs the right collection of tools to do the job; he then explains what the tools are, what they can do, and how to use them skillfully and effectively. Also available in Spanish! La caja de herramientas del catequista

This addition to an acclaimed series brings cutting-edge research to bear on a topic of perennial interest: making disciples. The book looks at disciple-making from multiple cultures to help readers discover contextual approaches that are culturally relevant and biblically faithful. It emphasizes methods that are especially effective with contemporary converts and includes practical examples from around the world. Each chapter includes sidebars, discussion questions, an activity for discipling, and a case study. An appendix contains further suggestions and exercises for instructors.