Christian Discipleship Books

Christian discipleship books abound. But over the years I've found that the list of truly great books on discipleship is rather small. There are other books I could and may in the future include. But this list is a good start.

General Christian Discipleship Books

The books on discipleship in this section discuss discipleship in general: what it is, why it's important, etc.

Spiritual Discipleship: Principles of Following Christ for Every Believer
By J. Oswald Sanders

The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus' Essential Teachings on Discipleship
By Dallas Willard

The Cost of Discipleship
By Dietrich Bonhoeffer

If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat
By John Ortberg

Christian Books on the Spiritual Disciplines

There are several great books (some considered classics) on the spiritual disciplines. But for most of us, this one book is the best and easiest to read Christian book on the subject.

The Life You've Always Wanted
By John Ortberg

"How To" Christian Discipleship Books

These books take you from theory to practice. They show you how to make disciples.

The Complete Book of Discipleship: On Being and Making Followers of Christ
By Bill Hull

Lifestyle Discipleship: The Challenge of Following
By Jim Petersen

Discipleship as Political Responsibility
By John Howard Yoder

The Master Plan of Evangelism and Discipleship, 2 Volumes in 1
By Robert E. Coleman

Christian Discipleship in the Church

This list of books on discipleship discusses the integration of the Great Commission with the local church. That is, these books try to answer the question, "What should/does discipleship look like in the church?"

Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America
By Edited by Darrell L. Guder

The Ministry of the Missional Church: A Community Led by the Spirit
By Craig Van Gelder

The Missional Leader: Equipping Your Church to Reach a Changing World
By Alan J. Roxburgh & Fred Romanuk

Proper Confidence: Faith, Doubt & Certainty in Christian Discipleship
By Lesslie Newbigin

The Word That Redescribes the World: The Bible and Discipleship
By Walter Brueggemann, edited by Patrick D. Miller

This list may not be exactly what you were expecting to find on a site dedicated to helping you better appreciate and partner with your pastor. If so, instead of Christian discipleship books look at these general clergy books.

Encountering the World of Islam In single copies - $ 29.99
An in-depth look into Islam and its followers, edited by Keith Swartley. Encountering the World of Islam guides you on a journey into the lives of Muslims around the world and in your neighborhood. Through this comprehensive collection, you will learn about Muhammad and the history of Islam, gain insight into today's conflicts, and dispel western fears and myths. You will also discover the frustrations and desires of Muslims and learn how to pray for and befriend them. Encountering the World of Islam provides a positive, balanced, and biblical perspective on God's heart for Muslims and equips you to reach out to them in Christ's love. Encountering the World of Islam features articles from eighty authors who have lived throughout the Muslim world, from West Africa to Southeast Asia. Experienced missionaries, scholars of Islam, and other well-known authors, including several Muslims, contribute to this extensive ministry resource. Keith Swartley, who works for Caleb Project, first befriended Muslims in 1983. Since then he has enjoyed learning from and shaing with Muslims in Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States. Keith facilitates "Encountering the World of Islam" courses as a ministry of Caleb Project. Paperback. (6 x 9") $29.99 each in singles. Retails for $39.99. "

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