Episode 43-Ways to Improve the Wesleyan Church Part 2 Discipleship Process
A Blueprint for Discipleship: Wesley’s General Rules as a Guide for Christian Living By Kevin Watson Watson offers a concrete and practical approach to Christian discipleship that is distinctly Wesleyan. His approach builds on the foundation of the General Rules-do no harm, do good, and practice spiritual disciplines-combined with the exercise of small-group accountability. Watson shows that John Wesley’s method of discipleship is both simple and profound, and can help you develop a faith that affects every part of your lives. |
Lost Art of Disciple Making By LeRoy Eims “Every believer in Jesus Christ deserves the opportunity of personal nurture and development,” says LeRoy Eims. But all too often the opportunity isn’t there. We neglect the young Christian in our whirl of programs, church services and fellowship groups. And we neglect to raise up workers and leaders who can disciple young believers into mature and fruitful Christians. In simple, practical, and biblical terms, LeRoy Eims revives the lost art of disciple making. He explains:
“True growth takes time and tears and love and patience,” Eims states. There is no instant maturity. This book examines the growth process in the life of a Christian and considers what nurture and guidance it takes to develop spiritually qualified workers in the church. |
A Model For Making Disciples: John Wesley’s Class Meeting By D. Michael Henderson This book is a study of John Wesley’s small-group ministry and applies his insights to today’s church. The Evangelical Revival that swept England in the mid-1700s rode on the tidal wave of small-group discipleship. John Wesley and his Methodist preachers had weekly meetings where parishioners’ spiritual growth could be monitored and encouraged. Dr. Henderson presents the brilliance of this idea and how such groups would benefit ministry today. Previously published as ISBN 0916035735 John Wesley’s Class Meeting. |
A Plain Account of Christian Perfection By John Wesley Wesley’s emphasis on personal and social holiness is one of the hallmarks of historic Methodism. Widely read among the spiritual writers, he encouraged his followers toward a Christ-centered, experiential sanctification encompassing all of life. His views profoundly affected later evangelicalism and Pentecostalism. 187 pages, hardcover. |
The Works of John Wesley, 7 Volumes: Third Edition By Wesley The most complete collection available of Wesley’s works! The writings in these volumes include Wesley’s comments on more than 4,000 subjects, hundreds of personal letters, his complete journal, homiletical pointers, scores of addresses, sermon resources, and an extensive subject and Scripture index. Originally published in 14 volumes. 7488 pages total, seven hardcover volumes. |
Episode 42-3 Ways to Improve the Wesleyan Church Part 1
Carlos Whittaker's Ragamuffin Soul
I’ve been following Carlos Whittaker on his blog(Ragamuffin Soul) and on twitter since I started Chase Your Lion dot com. His humor and depth have been a breath of fresh air at times. His transparency is something I greatly admire in his writing. I just downloaded his album this morning and it’s been an uplifting experience so far. So check out his new album and his podcast.
Ragamuffin Soul
By Carlos Whitaker Singer, songwriter, and worship leader Carlos Whitaker began his career in music at an early age, honing his tenor voice in the choir of the Los Angeles Southern Baptist church where his father preached. Small spots in the choir soon led to compositions on the guitar and Carlos leading the church in worship. Now a worship leader for Andy Stanley’s Buckhead Church in Atlanta, Whitaker offers his genre-smashing debut, Ragamuffin Soul. Musically, the album is a melting pot of styles where soul meets hip-hop, funk, and worship, in the midst of an engaging set of glowing original songs. |
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Episode 41-The New Four Horsemen
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In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day
Ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time…several times? These memories leave you with an ill taste in your mouth, and nothing good seems to come from them. But what if the seemingly messy pieces of your life were actually strategically positioned by God? What if you’ve actually been in the right place at the right time every time? In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day will help you make sense of your past. You’ll begin to connect the dots to see clearly how God has been preparing you for future opportunities. With a God’s-eye perspective, you’ll soon be thanking Him – even for lions, pits, and snowy days. |