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Traveling Together: A Guide for Disciple-Forming Congregations
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Disciple-Forming Congregations
Congregations that attempt to do church the way they always have, based in the assumptions of modernity and Christendom, find that these models simply will not work anymore. The old rules no longer apply. It is with this revelation that Jeffrey D. Jones builds the insights of his new book. He provides a rich new vision of the church, one based on a return to the roots of the New Testament teachings on what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. By reclaiming the ancient understandings and practices of discipleship, congregations will have a firm foundation for exploring God’s call in this new cultural context. In the excerpt below, Jones lays out the basic structure of discipleship and provides an assessment tool for individuals that aids them in reflecting on and furthering their growth as disciples.
In Traveling Together, Jeff Jones takes his readers on a journey, providing a guidebook that maps out the factors facing congregations in this post-modern, post-Christendom world. The book delves into what it means to be a disciple, the Biblical foundations for understanding the purpose of the church, key experiences that contribute to the growth of disciples, and eight important qualities of a disciple-forming congregation. Traveling Together is a travel guide for a journey with a sacred purpose—discerning God’s call, both as individuals and as the church.
"It’s all here! Any church leader designing their continuing education path should read this book first. Churches that are all about disciple-making seem utterly foreign to churches that are all about membership privileges. Jeff Jones understands your plight! He carefully, gently, urgently, and excitedly tells you what it’s all about."—Tom Bandy
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