You'll find within these covers root causes for our Western consumeristic Christianity and possible solutions for turning consumers into disciples! The landscape? Large and mega-churches are spreading, but Western Christianity is dying. Usually, no more than about 15 percent of participants are active in their faith and being transformed. Almost none are disciple-makers. The rest gather to consume religious experiences and are unproductive. But hope and reversal are possible, beginning with you and your journey of discovery and the empowerment this book offers!
Discover how the earliest Church pursued relationships with God and disciples. Learn about immersion into communities to incarnationally meet people where they are and introduce God's Kingdom in meaningful, contextual ways. How did Jesus approach disciple-making? The answer is here! Curious about how to change the DNA of your church to become a discipling and sending agency? You'll find recommendations here, too!
Dr. Ron Braley (MDiv, DMin.) is a retired military man, ordained theologian, and Texan whose first love is his Creator and heavenly Father. His wife Joanne, four children, and four grandchildren are next! Ron is a chaplain who has also pastored and is a disciple-maker continually engaged in one-on-one discipleship. He founded Finding Discipleship (www.findingdiscipleship.org) in 2010 and, through it, trains disciple-makers and church leaders and has spoken and taught in the United States and abroad. Ron loves to research and write about the things of God and, besides this book, published Finding the End of the World in 2011. Beyond Religion: Answering Tough Questions About God and Christianity will be next! When he's not contemplating, discipling, writing, or teaching, you'll find him fishing or playing the guitar or lute. Visit www.ronbraley.com and www.findingdiscipleship.org to learn more about Ron and his work.