WHAT IF TRUSTING AND FOLLOWING JESUS BECAME THE DNA OF YOUR CHURCH? 
The short companion to this book—Trust and Follow Jesus—has proven to be an effective model for disciple making. The content is simple, effective, and reproducible for all disciples. 
This companion book is the perfect volume for leaders who want to go deeper and let Trust and Follow Jesus shape their churches. The format of this guide encourages in-depth teaching and repetition of study—both of which allow the handbook material to become the DNA of disciples and disciple makers in your church. 
Each chapter contains two levels of material: an introductory, bullet point section and a comprehensive and thorough discussion of the main points from the handbook. 
The content walks new and mature disciples through the essentials of the Christian faith: from knowing who God is and why Scripture is trustworthy, to committing to Jesus’ lordship and becoming a disciple maker for him. 
“Trust and Follow Jesus hits the mark. Through this book, disciples are equipped with the biblical doctrine and practical application needed to grow in Christ and embrace a lifestyle of disciple making.” 
— Reggie Rice, Director of Adult Ministries, Christ Church of the Valley 
“Discipleship needs a solid start. Trust and Follow Jesus is the resource I use to build a strong foundation—every time.” 
— Joanne Kraft, Author, National Speaker, Founder of Discipleship for Women 
“This leader’s guide combines theology and practicality in a way that will effectively deepen and mobilize disciples.” 
— Daniel McCoy, PhD, Editorial Director, Renew.org 
BOBBY HARRINGTON 
Bobby is the point-leader of Renew.org and Discipleship.org, both of which are collaborative, disciple making organizations. He is the founding pastor of Harpeth Christian Church with graduate degrees from both Harding School of Theology and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has authored or co-authored more than ten books on discipleship, including DiscipleShift, The Disciple Maker’s Handbook, and Becoming a Disciple Maker. He lives in the Nashville area with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Trust and Follow Jesus: The Leader's Guide

Religion & Spirituality

Harrington, Bobby

Christian Books & Bibles

RENEW.org

Ready for Revival? It's Time to Relearn Prayer and Fasting. This book is for Christians who are waking up from the uneasy peace churches have made with the way things are. The modern church's contentedness in maintaining membership rolls doesn't compare with the early church's zeal for spreading the gospel far and wide. For Christians ready for revival, it's time to reintroduce serious prayer and fasting--not as sporadic irregularities but as serious habits. Beyond telling us that we need to pray and fast, David Roadcup and Michael Eagle describe how these practices can become part of our daily and weekly rhythms. Christians must be realistic about common hindrances to these practices and receive practical help about how to move forward despite the inhibitions and idolatries which often get in our way. Prayer and Fasting combines biblical teaching, spiritual insight, and scientific research to help us intentionally pursue revival. The power of the Holy Spirit has enflamed disciple-making movements all throughout history as faithful disciple makers have prayed and fasted. To help us powerfully impact our churches, cultures, and countries for Christ, David and Mike have prepared this helpful manual. Let's intentionally and faithfully put their words into practice! -- DR. TONY TWIST, President & CEO, TCM International Institute Every Christian seeking revival needs to read this practical primer on prayer and fasting. Leading disciple-making experts agree that acknowledging the power of the Holy Spirit through prayer and fasting is key for breakthrough. Roadcup and Eagle show us both the "why" and the "how" to this vital element of our faith. -- DR. BOBBY HARRINGTON, Pastor, Author, Point Leader of Renew.org & Discipleship.org DAVID ROADCUP is Professor of Discipleship and Global Outreach Representative for TCM International in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is one of the founding members of Promise Keepers and one of the three founding members of e2: effective elders. Dr. Roadcup has authored numerous articles and authored or co-authored a dozen books. MICHAEL EAGLE is Physician Assistant in Orthopedic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical School and previously at Mayo Clinic. He has run eighteen marathons, completed two Ironman events, and has an interest in nutrition, exercise, and fasting. Michael is an elder at Harpeth Christian Church and a graduate of TCM's Discipleship Program.

Prayer and Fasting: Moving with the Spirit to Renew Our Minds, Bodies, and Churches

Roadcup, David

Eagle, Michael

Johnson, Shodankeh

Tired of Falling for Mirages? These days, reasons for irritability pop up as regularly as Facebook advertisements. Of all the reasons to be irritable, this one has to be the worst: We often want things that turn out not to exist. People can spend their lives wholeheartedly pursuing things that are unreal. These mirages burst like soap bubbles, and we are left disappointed and frustrated. The purpose of this book is to expose five things people want from God that don't exist -so that we can retrain our desires to focus on what does exist. When we pursue what does exist, we will find our souls satisfied. DANIEL J. MCCOY Daniel is happily married to Susanna, and they have 3 daughters and 2 sons. Daniel works as editorial director for Renew.org. He has his bachelor's in theology (Ozark Christian College), and his PhD in theology (North-West University). He is the co-author of The Atheist's Fatal Flaw (Baker, 2014) with Norman Geisler, as well as the general editor of The Popular Handbook of World Religions (Harvest House, 2021). His passion is to help people understand that they can totally trust Jesus.

Mirage: 5 Things People Want from God That Don't Exist

McCoy, Daniel J.

Young,David

Can we be inviting to outsiders and faithful to the Bible? It is not only possible, but you can see this culture lived out in your personal life and in your local church. As a church planter and pastor, Corey Trimble and his team have strived to build a culture that both welcomes all kinds of people and holds strong to biblical integrity. Learn from An Authentic Experience: Creating an Inviting Culture with Biblical Integrity how to connect with people while still honoring God's Word. COREY TRIMBLE has a B.A. in English Literature from Middle Tennessee State University and is the Pastor and Founder of The Experience Community Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Experience Community has four campuses in Middle Tennessee and does work with multiple churches in New England and throughout the world. He and the team at The Experience Community believe strongly in discipleship and church planting. Corey is married to his best friend, Alicia, and has two human daughters, Aia and Vy, and one dog daughter Charlotte Star.

An Authentic Experience: Creating an Inviting Culture with Biblical Integrity

Trimble, Corey

A CHRISTIAN'S GUIDE TO THE MOST CENTRAL ELEMENTS OF OUR FAITH If the Bible's teachings were a target, which teachings would be at its bullseye? And what elements of faith are non-essential matters of personal preference? Christians unable to tell the difference between essential, important, and personal elements of Christianity are risking significant errors. On the one hand, Christians who treat personal elements as essential to the faith fall into a sectarianism that misses the point of Christianity. On the other hand, Christians who treat essential elements as unimportant slide into a progressivism that will eventually rewrite the script of Christianity. Christian Convictions guides the reader into a discerning faith that majors in the majors. Ragsdale makes a very, very important set of distinctions among essential, important, and personal elements of Christianity. Christian Convictions fills a vacuum in the literature. -- J. P. Moreland, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology With a shepherd's heart, a scholar's mind, and a friend's words, Dr. Chad Ragsdale guides us to effectively engage society in love and truth. -- Caleb Kaltenbach, author of God of Tomorrow and Messy Grace I've always loved the slogan, "In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, love." Sometimes, however, our slogans hang on the church wall but don't happen down the church hall. Chad Ragsdale answers how we can move this wisdom from poster to practice. -- Matt Proctor, President, Ozark Christian College CHAD RAGSDALE (DMin, Talbot School of Theology) is Academic Dean of Ozark Christian College and has served on its faculty since 2005. He teaches Christian apologetics, philosophy, and biblical interpretation. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Preaching and a Masters of Divinity in Contemporary Theology, both from Lincoln Christian University. His Doctorate of Ministry is in Engaging Mind and Culture.

Christian Convictions: Discerning the Essential, Important, and Personal Elements (Real Life Theology)

Ragsdale, Chad

AN INVITATION TO LET THE HOLY SPIRIT LEAD YOUR LIFE 
Imagine you were given the choice between two doors: one marked “The Study of the Holy Spirit” and the other “The Holy Spirit Is Here.” Which door would you choose? In Holy Spirit, David Young encourages the reader to choose the adventure over the classroom. His walkthrough of such key questions as “What is a spirit?” and “What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to live within us?” captivates the reader’s curiosity. Yet the end goal of this exploration goes beyond mere insights to being an invitation to a transformative way of life. Young delves into realities commonly accepted but experienced too rarely, such as the Holy Spirit’s role in making us like Jesus and the role of spiritual disciplines in letting the Spirit lead our lives. 
This book challenges us to address a side of God that many find uncomfortable in a way that is engaging and theologically sound. 
— Corey Trimble, Lead Minister, The Experience Community Church, Murfreesboro, TN 
David’s book is a very winsome and valuable biblical survey of the Holy Spirit, which is, in tandem with much prayer, the foundation of any true disciple making momentum. 
— Jerry Trousdale, author of Miraculous Movements 
I highly recommend this critical tool for serious preaching, teaching, and personal studying of this important topic. 
— Dr. David Roadcup, Professor of Discipleship, TCM International 
DAVID YOUNG (PhD, Vanderbilt University) is the Lead Minister for the North Boulevard Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He has taught New Testament at several universities and traveled widely teaching and preaching. He is the author of several books, including A New Day, A Grand Illusion, and King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship.

Holy Spirit: Filled, Empowered, and Led (Real Life Theology)

A GUIDEBOOK ON WHY AND HOW TO BE SAVED Why do we need a spiritual "new birth"? How is it even possible? The concept sounded strange to Jesus' audience. It can sound even stranger in our day, when many wonder why good people need it--and how bad people could still deserve it. Yet Jesus knew (and we know too) that we humans are deeply flawed. We need a new beginning. In New Birth, Strickland and Westbrook walk through our need for a new birth and the way to be born again, according to Jesus. What is the point of baptism? Why do we need to repent? This book guides readers to know what the Bible teaches about the why and how of being born again. This book equips disciple makers to teach baptism from a biblical foundation. -- Brett Andrews, founding pastor of New Life Christian Church This book establishes the necessary doctrinal foundation for a global movement of disciple making in a clear and solid way. -- Brandon Guindon, founding pastor of Real Life Texas, Houston, TX This well-written book will help those thinking about becoming Christians and deepen the understanding of those who are already Christians. -- Dr. Sherry Pollard, Professor, Harding University MICHAEL STRICKLAND (PhD, University of Birmingham) is Director of Instruction and Associate Professor of Theology and Mathematics at Amridge University. He also holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Mathematics from Auburn University and Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Lipscomb University. ANESSA WESTBROOK (DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) is Associate Professor of Bible and Ministry at Harding University. She also holds a Master of Arts in Church Growth and a Master of Divinity from Harding School of Theology. Her doctoral research focused on the spiritual development of women.

New Birth: Conversion and Baptism (Real Life Theology)

Strickland, Michael

Westbrook, Anessa

AN INVITATION TO A BOLDER, BIBLICAL FAITH Faith. To skeptics, the word exhibits naïveté. Other people, somewhat religious, view faith as not much more than an emotional experience, and others see it as no more than affirming a list of beliefs. Yet what is faith according to Scripture? Why is faith so fundamental to our salvation? And what is our faith worth when severed from the way we live? In Faithful Faith, Mark E. Moore takes the reader on a tour of biblical faith, demonstrating how--unlike many cultural and incomplete views of faith--the real thing is transformative. Rather than settling for a "faith" that only stimulates the mind or merely inspires the emotions, take the plunge into a faith that is faithful. An easy read and an important declaration of the nature of biblical faith. -- Jon Weece, Senior Pastor, Southland Christian Church, Lexington, KY I came away with a much better understanding of how faith is an action and not just an emotion, thus giving me a better understanding of being saved by God's grace through my faith. -- John Solheim, President of PING Read this book with your family or small group, get a tighter grip on biblical faith, and keep climbing upward with confidence! -- Matt Proctor, President of Ozark Christian College MARK E. MOORE (PhD, University of Wales) is Teaching Pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) in Peoria, Arizona, and author of Core 52. Prior to joining the CCV team, Mark was a New Testament Professor at Ozark Christian College (1990-2012). He continues as an adjunct professor for Ozark, Hope International University, and Haus Edelweiss in Vienna, Austria.

Faithful Faith: Reclaiming Faith from Culture and Tradition (Real Life Theology)

Moore, Mark E.

The End: The Return of King Jesus and the Renewal of All Things (Real Life Theology)

Johnson, Gary L.

A GUIDEBOOK ON DEFINING, SHARING, AND OBEYING THE GOSPEL 
King Jesus is supplying lifeblood. But our insufficient grasp of the gospel is a dangerous blockage. If a heart ailment is treated haphazardly, death follows. People are hurting. Churches are confused. The gospel vaguely won’t suffice. We need clarity, simplicity, and truth—the gospel precisely. 
But followers of Jesus should beware of harmful imitations. The real gospel in its healing fullness—the one taught by Jesus and his apostles—is the one found in the Bible. 
Award-winning author Matthew Bates shows that the gospel is about King Jesus. It is about the cross and resurrection—yet surprisingly much more. Find yourself empowered for discipleship and prepared to share the gospel effectively. Includes resources for personal reflection and group discussion.\nThis book takes the best of Bates’s previous work and makes it even more accessible. Bravo! 
— Scot X. McKnight, Professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary 
Christians talk about preaching, presenting, and living the gospel, but we urgently need more precision. Matthew Bates has done the church a service by giving us accessible guidance. 
— Jonathan Storment, author of How to Start a Riot 
The Gospel Precisely delivers biblical depth at the grassroots level with a healthy helping of practical pastoral coaching. 
— Mark E. Moore, author of Core 52 
MATTHEW W. BATES (PhD, Notre Dame University) is an award-winning author and Associate Professor of Theology at Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois. His popular books include Gospel Allegiance (Brazos, 2019), Salvation by Allegiance Alone (Baker Academic, 2017), and The Birth of the Trinity (Oxford University Press, 2015). He co-founded and co-hosts the OnScript podcast.

The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News About Jesus Christ the King (Real Life Theology)

Bates, Matthew W.

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