Brave New Discipleship: Cultivating Scripture-driven Christians in a Culture-driven World
Ebook
Overview
Many Christians may find today’s world to be spiritually hostile. In a social climate that begs spirituality to take a backseat to cultural demands, there is a need for a new discipleship model.
Rather than a guide for discipleship, Brave New Discipleship lays out the biblical principles that should be followed, no matter what book or discipleship method the reader might choose to use. Max Anders integrates the best of modern educational research to guide the most effective discipleship strategy possible. Anders searches Scripture and sheds light on what is negotiable and what is not for modern ministry. For the reader looking for biblically sound ways to grow his or her church, Brave New Discipleship is a must-read.
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- Outlines biblical principles for discipleship in the twenty-first century
- Examines recent educational resource
- Provides study materials that practical application
- Introduction
- Discipleship in the Twenty-First Century Presents Unprecedented Challenges
- We Become What We Behold
- Modern Culture Requires a Holistic Discipleship Strategy Cultural
- Mark No. 1: A Complete Christian Worships God Individually
- Mark No. 2: A Complete Christian Worships God Corporately
- Mark No. 3: A Complete Christian Grows in Biblical Knowledge
- Mark No. 4: A Complete Christian Grows in a Christlike Lifestyle
- Mark No. 5: A Complete Christian Grows in Ministry Skills
- Mark No. 6: A Complete Christian Impacts the Church
- Mark No. 7: A Complete Christian Impacts the World
- The Seven Ministries of a Complete Church
- The Three Spiritual Growth Goals
- Knowledge Methods Must Match Knowledge Goals
- Lifestyle Methods Must Match Lifestyle Goals
- Ministry Skill Methods Must Match Ministry Skill Goals
- Capitalizing on How the Mind Works
- Leading the Way
Top Highlights
“While it is true that we are all to grow, it is helpful to know that we are to grow in three areas—and this is where the know-be-do principle from Ezra applies—our biblical knowledge (know), our Christlike lifestyle (be), and our ministry skill (do).” (Page 29)
“This creates two serious problems. First, it gives the mind no downtime, no solitude, no time for reflection, planning, evaluating, or thinking.” (Page 3)
“I define discipleship as giving a willing person the assistance necessary to grow to maturity in Christ.” (Page xiii)
“The goal of discipleship—giving someone the assistance needed to be conformed into the character image of Christ—will never change, but the methodology will and must.” (Page 5)
“As Christians, we gather to worship for two reasons. First is to call public attention to the greatness of who God is and what He has done.” (Page 48)
Max Anders is founder and president of The 7 Marks Resource Group, providing resources and strategies for discipleship worldwide. He is also creator of the Brave New Discipleship System. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, he has taught on the college and seminary level and was an original team member with Walk Thru the Bible Ministries. Max is the author of over 20 books, including the best-selling 30 Days to Understanding What Christians Believe and the New Christian's Handbook. He is also the creator and general editor of the 30 Days to Understanding What Christians Believe.
