Post by disciple on Jun 9, 2010 18:38:11 GMT -5
Men, not materials, make disciples. Jesus’ example shows us that only 2 things are needed to make disciples: the relational example of the discipler and the Word of God. However, there are many other resources available that can serve as supplements to guide and give clarity to this process. Several of these are discussed briefly here, and every serious disciple maker should obtain, master, and use these materials as God may direct and the situation may require. They are listed more or less in order, from those for the new believer to those for prospective world impacting multipliers.
The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus by John R. Cross
Purchase from CBD ($11.99): www.christianbook.com/the-stranger-road-emmaus-5th-edition/john-cross/9781890082727/pd/082727?item_code=WW&netp_id=803525&event=ESRCN&view=details
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tsotrte
This resource offers an overview of the Bible, from cover to cover. It helps the reader understand how every part of the Word points to Christ, exploring the meanings & applications of the Bible rather than just telling its stories. Its uses are many-it has often been used in evangelizing the lost. The book is especially useful for the new or immature disciple who lacks an understanding of the more basic truths of Scripture.
A Handbook for Christian Maturity by Bill Bright
Purchase from CBD ($14.99): www.christianbook.com/handbook-christian-maturity-basic-steps-toward/bill-bright/9781563990403/pd/3990407?item_code=WW&netp_id=155466&event=ESRCN&view=details#curr
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=hfcm
This resource guides the user through in-depth studies of several Christian growth topics, such as the Holy Spirit, the Bible, prayer, obedience, witnessing, stewardship, etc. It can either be taught through easily with a disciple or used as a reference source for lessons on certain topics. It is especially useful for the maturing disciple who is beginning to develop a love for the Word & presence of God in daily quiet time. Note: specific sections of the book can be bought individually at $3.99 each.
“Abiding in Christ” (1 lesson)
Link to outline: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=aic
This resource is a single lesson that covers several topics pertinent to the Christian’s personal quiet time, such as why it is important, how to do it, types of prayer, things to look for in Bible study, etc. It is a practical lesson which includes many helpful tips & principles for one’s daily walk with God. The lesson is most useful either for teaching/preaching to a large group or for introducing the concept of personal quiet time to a disciple.
John MacArthur study guides by John MacArthur
Purchase from CBD ($6.99 each): search by NT book at www.christianbook.com
Link to notes: none required, is set up for group study/discussion
This resource is a series of about two dozen Bible studies, covering the entire New Testament. They center around specific passages from one (or more) books of the Bible and provide excellent, thought-provoking questions for group discussion. These studies are especially useful as a companion to Scripture when teaching a disciple basic Scriptural truths and/or how to study the Bible.
Evangelism Series (3 lessons)
link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=es
This resource provides a brief yet thorough starting point for helping the disciple understand the basics of sharing and explaining the gospel. The first lesson centers on relational evangelism, while the following 2 focus on understanding key worldview questions from a Biblical perspective. The lessons are most useful for helping the maturing disciple grasp the basics of Biblical evangelism.
When Worldviews Collide by Ergun Caner
Purchase from LifeWay ($11.95): www.lifeway.com/product/001274629/
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wwc
This resource teaches the disciple the basics of Christian apologetics, explaining the uniqueness of Christianity and the common oppositions to it. Also, the Christian worldview is discussed in direct contrast with the worldviews of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, & Judaism. It is more or less set up for group discussion. The resource is most useful in helping a disciple understand the basics of the Christian worldview and of opposing worldviews.
Operation World 2010 by Jason Mandryk (Ed.)
Purchase from CBD ($16.99): www.christianbook.com/operation-world-tp-jason-mandryk/9781850788621/pd/788621?item_code=WW&netp_id=643614&event=ESRCN&view=details
Link to notes (from 2001 edition, will be updated 11/2010): dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ow2010
This resource gives the disciple an in-depth awareness of the spiritual needs of virtually every country in the world. It is a resource book, but materials have been created by which it can be taught. Global spiritual awareness is needed to spur the disciple to impact the ends of the earth. The book is especially useful for the maturing, evangelizing disciple who needs his/her vision stretched to encompass the world. Be aware that the book is updated every 8 years, and an old edition may not be accurate.
In the Gap by David Bryant
Purchase from Amazon ($4.00 used): www.amazon.com/gap-What-means-world-Christian/dp/0830709525/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1303939313&sr=8-1
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=itg
The study explains the Biblical mandate of every believer to live for the glory of God by impacting the whole world for Christ. It does an excellent job of showing the reader that God’s heart is for the whole world, and that God’s glory among all the nations should be the Christian’s supreme desire. The book is especially useful for those interested in missions, or those who want to learn more about how the daily Christian life is connected to Christ's global cause.
Tally Ho, the Fox! by Herb Hodges
for purchase herbhodges.com/wp/book-order-form/ ($6.95)
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=thtf
This resource provides an excellent overview of the vision and strategy of world impacting, multiplying disciple making that is seen in the New Testament. The book explains the foundations, concepts, and applications of Jesus’ Great Commission. It is the foundation for most of our teaching efforts overseas as well. It is especially useful for the mature disciple who is ready to reproduce his/her life in someone else. Copies are not available in Christian bookstores but can be obtained easily from Herb.
The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman
Purchase from CBD ($4.99): www.christianbook.com/master-plan-evangelism-2nd-edition-abridged/robert-coleman/9780800788087/pd/788087?item_code=WW&netp_id=742738&event=ESRCN&view=details
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tmpoe
This resource examines the life of Jesus Christ to explore His strategies and methods in making disciples and disciple makers. It does an especially good job of showing the process Jesus took His men through in a way that is reproducible, yet not programmed or overly structured. The book is especially useful for those who have agreed with the strategy of Jesus and are wondering how to go about making disciples.
The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus by John R. Cross
Purchase from CBD ($11.99): www.christianbook.com/the-stranger-road-emmaus-5th-edition/john-cross/9781890082727/pd/082727?item_code=WW&netp_id=803525&event=ESRCN&view=details
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tsotrte
This resource offers an overview of the Bible, from cover to cover. It helps the reader understand how every part of the Word points to Christ, exploring the meanings & applications of the Bible rather than just telling its stories. Its uses are many-it has often been used in evangelizing the lost. The book is especially useful for the new or immature disciple who lacks an understanding of the more basic truths of Scripture.
A Handbook for Christian Maturity by Bill Bright
Purchase from CBD ($14.99): www.christianbook.com/handbook-christian-maturity-basic-steps-toward/bill-bright/9781563990403/pd/3990407?item_code=WW&netp_id=155466&event=ESRCN&view=details#curr
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=hfcm
This resource guides the user through in-depth studies of several Christian growth topics, such as the Holy Spirit, the Bible, prayer, obedience, witnessing, stewardship, etc. It can either be taught through easily with a disciple or used as a reference source for lessons on certain topics. It is especially useful for the maturing disciple who is beginning to develop a love for the Word & presence of God in daily quiet time. Note: specific sections of the book can be bought individually at $3.99 each.
“Abiding in Christ” (1 lesson)
Link to outline: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=aic
This resource is a single lesson that covers several topics pertinent to the Christian’s personal quiet time, such as why it is important, how to do it, types of prayer, things to look for in Bible study, etc. It is a practical lesson which includes many helpful tips & principles for one’s daily walk with God. The lesson is most useful either for teaching/preaching to a large group or for introducing the concept of personal quiet time to a disciple.
John MacArthur study guides by John MacArthur
Purchase from CBD ($6.99 each): search by NT book at www.christianbook.com
Link to notes: none required, is set up for group study/discussion
This resource is a series of about two dozen Bible studies, covering the entire New Testament. They center around specific passages from one (or more) books of the Bible and provide excellent, thought-provoking questions for group discussion. These studies are especially useful as a companion to Scripture when teaching a disciple basic Scriptural truths and/or how to study the Bible.
Evangelism Series (3 lessons)
link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=es
This resource provides a brief yet thorough starting point for helping the disciple understand the basics of sharing and explaining the gospel. The first lesson centers on relational evangelism, while the following 2 focus on understanding key worldview questions from a Biblical perspective. The lessons are most useful for helping the maturing disciple grasp the basics of Biblical evangelism.
When Worldviews Collide by Ergun Caner
Purchase from LifeWay ($11.95): www.lifeway.com/product/001274629/
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wwc
This resource teaches the disciple the basics of Christian apologetics, explaining the uniqueness of Christianity and the common oppositions to it. Also, the Christian worldview is discussed in direct contrast with the worldviews of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, & Judaism. It is more or less set up for group discussion. The resource is most useful in helping a disciple understand the basics of the Christian worldview and of opposing worldviews.
Operation World 2010 by Jason Mandryk (Ed.)
Purchase from CBD ($16.99): www.christianbook.com/operation-world-tp-jason-mandryk/9781850788621/pd/788621?item_code=WW&netp_id=643614&event=ESRCN&view=details
Link to notes (from 2001 edition, will be updated 11/2010): dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ow2010
This resource gives the disciple an in-depth awareness of the spiritual needs of virtually every country in the world. It is a resource book, but materials have been created by which it can be taught. Global spiritual awareness is needed to spur the disciple to impact the ends of the earth. The book is especially useful for the maturing, evangelizing disciple who needs his/her vision stretched to encompass the world. Be aware that the book is updated every 8 years, and an old edition may not be accurate.
In the Gap by David Bryant
Purchase from Amazon ($4.00 used): www.amazon.com/gap-What-means-world-Christian/dp/0830709525/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1303939313&sr=8-1
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=itg
The study explains the Biblical mandate of every believer to live for the glory of God by impacting the whole world for Christ. It does an excellent job of showing the reader that God’s heart is for the whole world, and that God’s glory among all the nations should be the Christian’s supreme desire. The book is especially useful for those interested in missions, or those who want to learn more about how the daily Christian life is connected to Christ's global cause.
Tally Ho, the Fox! by Herb Hodges
for purchase herbhodges.com/wp/book-order-form/ ($6.95)
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=thtf
This resource provides an excellent overview of the vision and strategy of world impacting, multiplying disciple making that is seen in the New Testament. The book explains the foundations, concepts, and applications of Jesus’ Great Commission. It is the foundation for most of our teaching efforts overseas as well. It is especially useful for the mature disciple who is ready to reproduce his/her life in someone else. Copies are not available in Christian bookstores but can be obtained easily from Herb.
The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman
Purchase from CBD ($4.99): www.christianbook.com/master-plan-evangelism-2nd-edition-abridged/robert-coleman/9780800788087/pd/788087?item_code=WW&netp_id=742738&event=ESRCN&view=details
Link to notes: dustoftherabbi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tmpoe
This resource examines the life of Jesus Christ to explore His strategies and methods in making disciples and disciple makers. It does an especially good job of showing the process Jesus took His men through in a way that is reproducible, yet not programmed or overly structured. The book is especially useful for those who have agreed with the strategy of Jesus and are wondering how to go about making disciples.