RATING: 9/10 Summary: Next to the Bible, I use this book more than any other to help people get disciple making. The focus on practical disciple making skills sets…
Unburdened By Vance Pitman
The Culture Code By Daniel Coyle
Disciple Making Culture By Brandon Guindon
The New Parish By Sparks, Soerens, and Friesen
The Lost Art of Disciple Making By LeRoy Eims
Church Forsaken By Jonathan Brooks
Spent Matches By Roy Moran
Organic Discipleship By Dennis McCallum & Jessica Lowery
The Fisherman By Larry Huntsberger
The Discipleship Gospel By Bill Hull & Ben Sobels
Transforming Discipleship By Greg Ogden
READ: July 2017 RATING: 6.5/10 Summary: I found the first half of Ogden’s book to be incredibly strong. He nails the problems facing the church, the typical stunted attempts at growing a disciple making culture, and Biblical argument for life on life disciple making. However, the last half of the book was disappointing. He presents...
The Disciple Maker's Handbook By Bobby Harrington & Josh Patrick
RATING: 5/10 Summary: This book is OK. There are some solid discipling principles explored and practical tips given, but the closer I looked at the details the less I liked it. I didn’t have one particular difficulty, but rather instance after instance I found myself kind of agreeing and kind of not. A couple of examples include...
The Abundant Community By: John McKnight & Peter Block
RATING: 9/10 Summary: This is a powerful book that examines and challenges the foundations of our consumeristic culture. The authors keen insights probe into the tenets of capitalism and how that has shaped and continues to influence our community culture. I found myself resonating with most of what they wrote and yearning for something different...a return to a community of abundance and cooperation.
4 Chair Discipling By Dr. Dann Spader
RATING: 9/10 Summary: In this book, Spader takes a look at Jesus’ life and ministry and pulls out principles for us to strive for as we seek to make disciples. Each chair represents a stage in the growth process in the Christian life. Spader identifies how Jesus’ method of teaching and ministry can be applied in our groups and churches. He also explains the practical needs of people in each stage; seeker, new believers, worker, and disciple-maker. In addition to the helpful explanation of each stage, Spader sprinkles lots of very Biblical insights into his writing. The nuggets are the fruit of a lifetime of studying the life of Jesus.