Intentional Disciplemaking: Cultivating Spiritual Maturity in the Local Church [Paperback]

Ron and Mary Bennett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 2001

This book lays out what a biblical disciple of Christ looks like and how the church can create an environment geared toward making disciples and helping its people grow in spiritual maturity.

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Intentional Disciplemaking lays out practical principles and patterns for this all-important process. -- Dr. Jerry E. White, president, The Navigators

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Disciples don’t just happen! There’s a lot of talk about discipleship these days. But how are we doing at fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission to “Go. . . make disciples”? Veteran disciplemaker Ron Bennett asks church ministries three questions to help them evaluate their progress: - What impact is your church having on the culture in which it lives? - How effective is your church in populating heaven? - Are the lives of believers radically changed as a result of their encounter with Christ and your church? A disciplemaking church significantly impacts its members and its environment. But how does a church make disciples? Disciples don’t just happen. They’re developed through intentional planning and the effort of a community of believers. And while many churches want to produce solid Christian disciples, they are not intentional about making it happen. They don’t have a plan. For years, Ron Bennett has worked closely with churches that want to make disciples. He helps them understand what a biblical disciple of Christ looks like and works with them to create an environment geared specifically toward developing disciples. That includes developing specific goals to bring believers to spiritual maturity-to discipleship. You, too, can make disciples in your church. But it won’t just happen. You need a strategy. You need to know what you’re doing and how to do it. And you need to have the right environment to make it happen. Here’s help for churches that want to make disciples-on purpose.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: NavPress (June 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576832627
• ISBN-13: 978-1576832622
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #64 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Clergy > Church Administration

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and important ideas for church leaders, June 27, 2001

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SHARON E. GEIGER (minneapolis, mn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Intentional Disciplemaking: Cultivating Spiritual Maturity in the Local Church (Paperback)

The church today appears to be in the entertainment business. This book brings a careful look at what is needed to make the church a place for healing and growth if Christians want to make a difference in a world where God's truth and love are sorely needed. This book would be a great discussion starter for small group bible studies as well as church leadership. (The book has short chapters that are adaptable to a weekely or monthly study.)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Small book - big info, February 12, 2002

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Elizabeth Walker (Dublin, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Intentional Disciplemaking: Cultivating Spiritual Maturity in the Local Church (Paperback)

The chapters were jam-packed with wise insight into the making of a mature disciple. Although I thought the author overdid the use of analogies in making his points, I found the book instructive and inspiring overall.