Organic Disciplemaking: Mentoring Others Into Spiritual Maturity And Leadership (Paperback)

~ (Author), Jessica Lowery (Author) "The word "disciple" comes from the Greek word, mathetes - a student, or learner..." (more)
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"Biblical, practical, and insightful..." -- Dr. Joel Comiskey, Author, Cell Church Solutions

"Organic Disciplemaking is biblical...I have said many times that this church represents authentic New Testament Christianity." -- Dr. John Perkins, President, John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation & Development

"Read this ministry lifting book! I was refreshed with insights..." -- Dr Waylon B. Moore, Author, Multiplying Disciples

"These are master disciple-makers. Dennis has personally mentored more people into spiritual maturity and leadership than anyone I know." -- Dr. Dave Earley, Director for the Center for Ministry Training

"The highly relational discipleship process the authors have written about is precisely what cell churches need..." -- Ralph Neighbor, Author, Where Do We Go From Here

Product Description

How to promote Christian leadership development through the study of the history of Christianity, including discipleship, mentoring, Christian community, and personal relationships

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Product Details

• Paperback: 343 pages
• Publisher: Touch Publications (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975289691
• ISBN-13: 978-0975289693
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,904 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Primer on Making Disciples, May 7, 2008

By	Seth B. Barnes (Gainesville, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For a number of years now I've been working on a practical how-to book on discipleship. Dennis McCallum has beaten me to the punch with Organic Disciple Making. He's written the most practical book on how to disciple people I've ever read.

Time and time again I find myself saying, "Yup, he nailed that one; that's how it works." For example, early on the book covers the subject of modeling and its key role in making disciples. Later it delves into the practical questions of how you counsel and disciple through various issues or how you deal with blocks in their development.

For example McCallum distinguishes the difference between weakness and resistance and the appropriate response of a disciple maker. A disciple struggling with weakness generally needs encouragement, whereas a disciple who is resistant often needs confrontation and possibly discipline.

I loved that the book had a whole section on coaching and I loved that its counsel is both biblically grounded and rooted in the everyday experience of someone who leads 250 home churches. I've read so many books on discipleship and few drill down to address the questions ordinary people have as they struggle to help their disciples grow.

All of us who have committed ourselves to following Jesus and representing his name need to learn how to make disciples. It was the last thing he asked us to do before leaving the earth. If you as a Jesus-follower feel like you need help in learning how to do this in a way that feels natural, do yourself a favor and get Organic Disciple Making.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reap What You Sow, September 15, 2006

By	Richard Basile (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As much as I am learning about discipleship, I am learning even more about my own personal walk with Christ through the eyes of this book. I am challenged at every turn of the page to consider my strengths, weaknesses, and daily decisions as they impact my effectiveness in ministry. Discipleship is a love relationship expressed in service. Props to the authors!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read, July 13, 2006

By	ATM - See all my reviews

This book is an excellent read. It is both Biblically sound and extemely practical. I would recomend it for anyone who is interested in learning how to do Christian ministry. Dealing with people is a challenge, and this book gives great insight into how to better understand people, and how to more effectively love them.