<DIV>Over two million teens, youth, and young adults from Christian families are leaving the church each year, never to return. Rather than talking about what Jesus would do, the authors talk about what Jesus did do. That is, the actual discipling techniques that Jesus used in His earthly ministry. Join the many people who have had a paradigm shift on this issue. This is not just a book, it s a movement!</div>
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<DIV>Alan Melton is the founder of the Disciple Like Jesus ministry. The ministry encourages parents and grandparents to disciple their children in same manner that Jesus made disciples. Alan has been a church planter, teaching elder, and business owner. He led Evangelism Explosion and FAITH Evangelism for ten years and juvenile delinquent ministries for sixteen years. Paul J. Dean is pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Greer, SC. Dr. Dean is a regional mentor with the International Association of Biblical Counselors, and is a sought-after conference speaker. He holds degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., Th.M.) and Erskine Theological Seminary (D.Min.) He is also the host of the live radio call-in show, Calling for Truth.</div>
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Joey Watkins
Format:Paperback
I just cannot say enough good things about this book from Alan Melton and Paul Dean. As the founder of FamilyDads.com and the owner of DadResources.com, an online bookstore and resource site for parents, I receive books in the mail regularly from authors and publishers asking me to carry theirs on my site and promote it. With only so much time available to review new titles, I have to be somewhat selective in what I choose to personally read.
Disciple Like Jesus For Parents is one such book I chose. I found myself underlining much of the text and writing personal notes and affirmations in the margins of most pages. When this happens, I know I've found a book I want to include in my store and let other parents know about.
Perhaps the two aspects I like most about this book are the abundance of scripture quotes with references, and the many practical applications, suggestions, and pointers the authors give us. For example, Chapter 8 doesn't just tell us in vague terms to build relationships and "community" in our homes, but gives practical ways of doing so, with a list of at least 20 indoor and outdoor activities that can be done together as a family.
Since both authors are parents themselves, their advice is not coming from inexperience and "theory," but rather from the perspective of what has (and hasn't) worked in training and discipling their own children.
If your heart is turned to your children, and you are looking for a Biblically sound, practical resource to disciple them in your Christian faith, (did I mention practical?), I strongly recommend you pick up a copy of Disciple Like Jesus For Parents and read it with pen in hand.
You'll gain wise words and useful, Biblical insights in your journey as a parent with your children.
Disciple Like Jesus For Parents is one such book I chose. I found myself underlining much of the text and writing personal notes and affirmations in the margins of most pages. When this happens, I know I've found a book I want to include in my store and let other parents know about.
Perhaps the two aspects I like most about this book are the abundance of scripture quotes with references, and the many practical applications, suggestions, and pointers the authors give us. For example, Chapter 8 doesn't just tell us in vague terms to build relationships and "community" in our homes, but gives practical ways of doing so, with a list of at least 20 indoor and outdoor activities that can be done together as a family.
Since both authors are parents themselves, their advice is not coming from inexperience and "theory," but rather from the perspective of what has (and hasn't) worked in training and discipling their own children.
If your heart is turned to your children, and you are looking for a Biblically sound, practical resource to disciple them in your Christian faith, (did I mention practical?), I strongly recommend you pick up a copy of Disciple Like Jesus For Parents and read it with pen in hand.
You'll gain wise words and useful, Biblical insights in your journey as a parent with your children.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By hba
Format:Perfect Paperback
Our world is rapidly changing, and our children are not facing the same battles of our youth. They are constantly battered with immorality, not only by unbelieving kids, but by kids who profess faith in Jesus Christ. It's a daily challenge to raise godly kids in this ungodly world. After reading Disciple Like Jesus, not only was my life challenged, but God prompted our ladies' small group to make drastic changes in our parenting methods. Our children are worth fighting for, and we've armed ourselves with God's Word and with great insight from Disciple Like Jesus to help us win the battle! Thank you for stepping out of the pool of mediocrity in the parenting book genre. Your work has made an enormous difference in our family and in the lives of many other families in our church body. ~Holly Andrews, Certified Biblical Counselor, International Association of Biblical Counselors
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"A parenting book that addresses the source of our cultural decline, the lack of proper parental responsibility and instruction, and offers sound biblical advice on how to teach children as Jesus taught His disciples."
In America today, children control more of their instruction and teaching than they should. Parents, with no established religion or faith of their own, allow children to make up their own minds about what is truth and what is not.
Many think that America began its recent decline when prayer was taken out of school. We blame the politics of the day and accept the continual degradation of our quality of life as if there is nothing we can do.
There is much we can do.
Proverbs 4:13 urges us to `Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.' In Disciple Like Jesus for Parents: Following Jesus' Method and Enjoying the Blessings of Children by Alan Melton and Paul Dean, the focus is on protecting our children by way of instruction.
This book begins with the need for biblical instruction (Part One) and moves on to an examination of how Jesus taught his disciples (Parts Two through Five) giving tips, advice, and practical ways parents today can model their parenting skills to that of Jesus.
The advice given in this book is not specific to a certain age group, though there are portions that specifically address certain age groups. Written to two parent homes as well as single parent homes, the focus is on creating a godly example for children to follow just as Jesus did.It is a lifestyle that children will not only learn but see lived out by the parents.
We often learn more from teaching than we do from being taught. If the reader of this book applies these principles, they may find a deeper relationship with Jesus as well. I was encouraged to see there were some hard truths in this book. Teaching our children of wisdom and honor, we can claim the promise found in Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Sound practical advice, well written, I highly recommend it. To learn more about the authors and their ministry, visit their website at [...].
Disclaimer:
The review copy of this book was provided free of charge by the author and donated to the library of Westwood Baptist Church.
In America today, children control more of their instruction and teaching than they should. Parents, with no established religion or faith of their own, allow children to make up their own minds about what is truth and what is not.
Many think that America began its recent decline when prayer was taken out of school. We blame the politics of the day and accept the continual degradation of our quality of life as if there is nothing we can do.
There is much we can do.
Proverbs 4:13 urges us to `Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.' In Disciple Like Jesus for Parents: Following Jesus' Method and Enjoying the Blessings of Children by Alan Melton and Paul Dean, the focus is on protecting our children by way of instruction.
This book begins with the need for biblical instruction (Part One) and moves on to an examination of how Jesus taught his disciples (Parts Two through Five) giving tips, advice, and practical ways parents today can model their parenting skills to that of Jesus.
The advice given in this book is not specific to a certain age group, though there are portions that specifically address certain age groups. Written to two parent homes as well as single parent homes, the focus is on creating a godly example for children to follow just as Jesus did.It is a lifestyle that children will not only learn but see lived out by the parents.
We often learn more from teaching than we do from being taught. If the reader of this book applies these principles, they may find a deeper relationship with Jesus as well. I was encouraged to see there were some hard truths in this book. Teaching our children of wisdom and honor, we can claim the promise found in Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Sound practical advice, well written, I highly recommend it. To learn more about the authors and their ministry, visit their website at [...].
Disclaimer:
The review copy of this book was provided free of charge by the author and donated to the library of Westwood Baptist Church.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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disciple like jesus by alan melton and paul dean
Disciple like Jesus by Alan Melton and Paul Dean is a Five Star Book. I have read it several times. It is an excellent book to train your Children to be disciples. Read more
Published 21 months ago by betty jo barnes
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Everything I was searching for ...
Only a few pages left in your book ... I've enjoyed it immensely. So much of it has been confirmation that I'm on the right track (and not crazy like the world would have me... Read more
Published on May 9, 2011 by MammaMeshele
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Wish More Parents Would Read!
Biblical and taught me, a veteran Christian, a few more things...I love to learn! I think this book will bless my relationships with God, my hubby, my kiddos and everyone else in... Read more
Published on February 25, 2011 by M. Yearwood
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Excellent resource for parents
Disciple Like Jesus is a paradigm shifting book. If you approach the book as a parent who thinks you do a "good enough" job discipling your children, you will be humbled. Read more
Published on July 6, 2010 by Terrence T. Delaney
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The Need is Now!
"I hope that many will buy DISCIPLE LIKE JESUS FOR PARENTS and begin the wonderful process of truly discipling our children. Read more
Published on June 30, 2010 by C. Warren
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Great book on parenting
This book is an easy read with biblical insight on how to raise children. It is not your "ordinary" parenting book. Read more
Published on June 26, 2010 by Karen La Mar
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Disciple Like Jesus: Dynamic Church Growth Through Family Discipleship
Alan Melton and Paul Dean hit a homerun with their book and supporting materials under the title Disciple Like Jesus. Read more
Published on June 26, 2010 by Thomas Cocklereece
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How Parents can Provide for, Protect and Prepare their Children to...
What a tremendous resource for Parents, Grandparents and those entrusted with the responsibility of growing and training children. Read more
Published on June 1, 2009 by J. M. Pittman
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Clarion call to parents
Today, unfortunately, many parents are "outsourcing" their parenting. No one wants to be the victim of outsourcing in business, and it is especially tragic in the home. Read more
Published on June 1, 2009 by Brian Byars
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An Urgent Plea to Parents from the Heart of Loving Leaders
Paul Dean and Alan Melton do an outstanding job in presenting the biblical model for discipleship. Fathers, mothers, eager to be parents, if you want to know in a practical,... Read more
Published on May 30, 2009 by Dr. Steve Hess, Posted By Keith Sherlin
