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Monday, November 29, 2010

Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putman

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.   Matthew 28:19-20

Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putman


Real Life Ministries is an Idaho based church.  They have a great network of teaching, discipling and bringing people to Jesus.  The main catalyst is their home group model.  I was intrigued by their church's fulfillment of the great commission and success in getting people together so well.  This book explains some of the methods used in their ministry.

The best part of the book is the focus on Jesus.  All things for Him.  All for the King.  The whole process of discipleship that Pastor Putman lays out is modeled directly from Jesus' life.   The process is in 2 parts.  The first focuses on looking at leading an unbeliever all the way up tp the point of releasing them to make disciples.  This is not a quick process.  However, it is intentional and layed out.  The second focus is on the role of the discipler.  The steps and the process are layed out as well.  Methods are given to help figure out how to shepherd a believer along the way.

The other intriguing part of the bok is what they call "the phrase from the stage".  Its a way of figuring out spiritual maturity levels based on phrases used by people.  This is really helpful since actions and physical age may lead people to make assumptions on spiritual maturity that are just not true.

This is a great resource for church leaders as well as church members.  Even if your entire church does not adopt the process and philosophy, you can still be encoraged and given great resources to use in your personal walk and discipling.

 Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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