Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discipleship?

Discipleship… Helping Jesus Followers Become His Closest Friends – This PDF provides a definition, describes characteristics, and lists core values of discipleship.

Do you have any recommended materials for a new converts’ class?

We recommend Rock Solid One: Growing Through Knowing and Rock Solid Two: Growing Through Becoming. Order Rock Solid One, Rock Solid Two

A New Way of Life is discipleship curriculum for a new convert class or small groups that delves into foundational topics such as salvation, prayer, Scripture reading, water baptism, communion, the baptism in the Holy Spirit, Christian living, church involvement and giving. Order A New Way of Life

What resources would you recommend for discipleship?

A great book for everyone is: Becoming a Healthy Disciple by Stephen Macchia.

If you’re a pastor or lay leader tasked with improving discipleship in your church, we recommend you first read Growing True Disciples by George Barna and Breakout Churches by Thom Rainer.

We’re interested in starting small groups. Where do we start?

There are a lot of different small group models out there, and one size does not fit all. Each church has a unique context, its leaders bring individual gifts, its community has specific needs, and the Lord has a clear vision that fits them best.

There are many excellent articles on small groups available on this site to help pastors and church leaders learn more about starting small groups.

Do you have Sunday School materials?

Yes, we recommend the Radiant Life curriculum published by Gospel Publishing House.