Die Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie Biblioteek

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Includes bibliographical references.

1. The need for multiplying disciples -- Disciples in action -- The crucial element of personal help -- To multiply or not to multiply-that is the question -- The Indianapolis model -- 2. Biblical examples of discipleship training -- The principle of selection -- The principle of association -- The principle of instruction -- 3. Making disciples in the early church -- The example and commission of Jesus -- The day of Pentecost -- The ministry of follow-up -- The example of the Apostle Paul -- 4. People help people -- Motivation for discipleship and people involvement -- Fellowship with the Lord -- Witnessing for the Lord -- 5. The process of making disciples -- The needs of a convert -- The basic needs of a growing Christian -- The prime qualities of growth -- 6. Training objectives for a disciple -- Training objectives -- The personal testimony -- Application of the Word -- The wheel illustration -- The hand illustration -- 7. The workers are still few -- Characteristics of potential workers -- The principle of involvement -- What to look for in a potential worker -- What to focus on in training a worker -- 8. How to develop workers -- Transmission by example -- Training on a personal basis -- Dealing with some problems -- 9. Training objectives for a worker -- A heart for people -- An addiction to the vision of multiplication -- A servant spirit -- An integral part of the disciple-making team -- A volunteer spirit -- A pacesetter -- A productive witness -- A Bible study leader -- A sensitivity to others -- A thinker -- 10. The need for leadership -- The importance of selection -- The element of time -- 11. How to train leaders -- Developing depth in His life -- Discovering his vocation and gifts -- Building up his strengths -- Training him in leadership -- Taking steps that stretch his faith -- Refining his ministry skills -- Learning discernment -- Learning communication skills -- Having a good doctrinal foundation -- 12. Confident and unashamed.

In simple, practical, and biblical terms, the author revives the art of disciple making. He explains : how the early church disciplined new Christians ; how to meet the basic needs of a growing Christian ; how to identify and train potential workers ; how to develop mature, godly leaders. 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. --from back cover.