Description Why disciple others? Here are seven wonderful, Bible-based reasons why discipling will be a blessing to both you and those whom you disciple: It is biblical: “Go… and make disciples…” (Matthew 28:19,20) It shows unconditional love, sacrifice, and loyalty to the Lord: “Whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple” (Luke 14:25-27, 33) It transforms us to become more like Christ: “They realized that they had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13) It is God’s plan to grow the Church: “I will build My church…” (Matthew 16:18) It prepares us for service for Him: “You shall be witnesses to Me…” (Acts 1:8) Discipleship prepares us to be disciplers: “…commit these to faithful men who will… teach others also” (Timothy 2:2) It strengthens our relationship with God and others: “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34, 35) This resource contains 16 practical topics to help you and other women grow together in Christ. Chapter 1: The Simplicity and Single Focus of Discipleship: To Know Him and to Make Him Known – Eunice Free Chapter 2: Rise and Pray: The Key Role of Prayer in Discipleship – Martha Miller Chapter 3: Embracing God’s Design: Using His Gifts for His Glory – Vickie Gaynier Chapter 4: Unity in the Body: A Calling Worth Striving For – Lynn DeGroff Chapter 5: Submission: Beauty or Beast? – Jan Johnson Chapter 6: Embracing Abundance: Being a Disciple Where God had Placed Me – Rebekah Hanlin Chapter 7: Modern-Day Discipleship: How Do I Start? – Cristina Williams Chapter 8: Evangelism: Heavenly Work During our Earthly Journey – Becky Kew Chapter 9: Discipleship with Differences: The Inter-Cultural Dynamic – Amy Tuttle Chapter 10: Better Caught than Taught: The Power of Example – Ann Bjorlie Chapter 11: Principles for Teaching: Discipling Women to Lead Bible Studies – Beth Sherraden Chapter 12: It Takes a Village: Structured Children’s Discipleship – Bernadette Veenstra Chapter 13: Hospitality: Reflecting God’s Heart Toward Others – Janet Price Chapter 14: Neighbor Like a Neighbor: Practical Strategies to Actively Build Local Relationships for the Gospel’s Sake – Bethany Bjorlie Chapter 15: Serving Together: Husbands and Wives United in Discipleship – Caroline Webb Chapter 16: Making Disciples in Your Home: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Kids – Cindy Fitzgerald & Erica Fitzgerald
