The Training of the Twelve:Timeless Principles for Leadership Development, A.Bruce. Kregel Classics, 2nd Edition. March, 2000
Offering a model for leadership and discipleship, Bruce encourages leaders and lay people to develop their gifts for God's kingdom by growing in prayer, faith, and holiness.
The Radical Wesley & Patterns for Church Renewal, Howard Snyder. Wipf & Stock Publishing 1996
Focuses on the contribution of John Wesley to the renewal of existing church patterns. Gives a brief history of Wesley, then brings Wesley face to face with today's church
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Disicples are Made Not Born, Walter A. Henrichsen. Wheaton, Ill: Victor Books
Explains and illustrates the process of disciple-making that Jesus taught and modeled. A practical, biblical approach that has revolutionized the ministry of Christians.
The Master Plan of Evangelism, Robert E. Coleman. Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming H. Revell Company
Biblical look at evangelism that instructs the reader how to minister to
the people God brings into your life.
The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc.
A compelling statement of the demands of sacrifice and ethical consistency required for leadership inspired by the Gospel.
Dedication and Leadership, Douglas Hyde. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press
The Author discusses and contrasts the leadership styles of the church and that of the Communist Party (which he was a member in for 25 years before his conversion).
Spiritual Autority, Watchman Nee. Manassas VA.: Christian Fellowsip Publishers, Inc.
Watchman Nee draws upon biblical stories for this book of teachings about the authority of God over humans.
The Radical Wesley Reconsidered, Bangor Christian Trust and Methodism, Bangor Christian Trust Publications
Down to Earth Discipling: Essential Principles to Guide Your Ministry, Scott Morton. NavPress Publishing Group, 2003
A personal ministry guidebook that's realistic. Breaks the discipling process down into uncomplicated, doable steps, all based on Scripture
Starting Well: A Discipleship Journal Guide to Helping Others Grow in Christ, compiled by Holz R. Adam. NavPress Publishing Group, 2003
Loaded with practical help for those who want to do one-to-one discipling.
Making Kingdom Disciples: A New Framework, Charles H. Dunahoo. P & R Publishing 2005
Concerned that discipleship today lacks its proper framework, the author reconnects Christian discipleship with its "kingdom" perspective.
