The themed articles in June-July 2011’s Lausanne World Pulse are devoted to ‘the power of discipleship’.
Sara Singleton
The Gospel within Discipleship: Spiritual Formation
God calls us to learn, listen, and to live in the light as we grow to be his disciples and disciplers of others. The change that comes from the renewal of our inner life leads to an irrepressible love for God and others.
LaNette Thompson
Discipleship at Arm’s Length? Not Possible
Cross-cultural discipleship should include mentoring in four areas – purpose, relationship, knowledge, and rituals and powers.
Knud Jørgensen
Discipleship: Shallow Lake or Deep Waters? A Nordic Look at Church
A life without discipleship will always be a life without Jesus – an idea, a myth, a folk religion, without Christ as the center. The author discusses how this plays out in Western Europe and calls for a church that both supports people (gives to, takes care, welcomes, carries) and challenges people to discipleship and obedience.
The Executive Summary is available here, and the full version here.
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