D2: Becoming a Devoted Follower of Christ - Couverture souple

McKinney II, Phil

 
9781684261802: D2: Becoming a Devoted Follower of Christ

Synopsis

Following Jesus is a lifelong journey of transformation.

"Follow me!" These two words changed the lives of twelve unlikely individuals in the first century, and they can change the course of your life as well. Many people claim to follow Jesus, but truly following him involves a commitment to transformational discipleship, not just nominal acceptance. Discipleship was the

mission of Christ, and therefore, as disciples, it is our mission as well, both to be disciples and to make disciples.

Following as a disciple of Jesus begins with hearing his call and then desiring to grow in our relationship with him. However, we are too often satisfied with simply receiving God's grace and neglect to give it back. We desire to gain all the privileges of a disciple minus the commitment to be one. As a result, we need to develop a consistent, coordinated, and intentional plan for greater spiritual growth and discipleship, focused on gaining an ever increasing ability to apply God's Word to

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À propos de l'auteur

Phil McKinney II is the lead and discipleship minister at Fairfax Church of Christ in Fairfax, Virginia. Phil has over twenty-six years of ministry experience in Arkansas and Virginia, and he has worked with missions in eleven countries. Phil earned a PhD in discipleship and family ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has taught as an adjunct professor for Abilene Christian University, Harding University, Harding School of Theology, and Toccoa Falls College. Phil and his wife, Angie, have been married for twenty-three years, and they have three beautiful daughters.

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