{"product_id":"a-disciples-path-leader-guide-with-download-a-guide-for-united-methodists-9781501858031","title":"A Disciple's Path Leader Guide with Download: A Guide for United Methodists","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Disciple's Path is an engaging approach to discipleship from a distinctly Wesleyan perspective that is perfect for a new member class or other small group. The six-week program guides individuals to take the next step in discipleship and become dynamic followers of Jesus Christ and engaged, vital members of the local church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe study combines a Wesleyan understanding of our growth in God's love and grace with the time-tested practices of spiritual discipline expressed in the membership vows to uphold the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Participants will develop spiritual practices, discover their unique gifts, and become engaged in ministry that brings transformation in their own lives, the lives of others, and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Leader Guide provides group facilitators with helpful tips for leading a group, material for leading an introductory session or pastor's coffee, and six ready-to-use session guides. Also included is a link to downloadable resources, along with previews of these online tools, including sample e-mails handouts, including customizable templates that can be modified for any congregation, and PowerPoint presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eA Disciple's Path\u003c\/em\u003e has transformed countless new members into deeply committed disciples - people who are using their gifts, praying in new ways, worshipping regularly and not only when it's convenient, giving sacrificially of their financial resources, and seeking to be a witness to Christ's love and light in the world. I am deeply grateful for this resource and recommend it wholeheartedly.\" \u003cstrong\u003eDonna Claycomb Sokol\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor of Mount Veron Place United Methodist Church and author of \u003cem\u003eA New Day in the City\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eA Disciple's Path \u003c\/em\u003ehas the potential to revolutionize the way we view our participation in the church. Following this 'path' can transform us from wanderers into pilgrims.\" --\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Steve Harpe\u003c\/strong\u003er, Retired Professor of Spiritual Formation; author of \u003cem\u003eFive Marks of a Methodist \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eDevotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"For churches transforming their invitation to membership into an opportunity for a discipleship journey.\" -- \u003cstrong\u003eLovett H. Weems\u003c\/strong\u003e, Jr., author and Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership and Director, Lewis Center for Church Leadership, Wesley Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Deeply grounded in the rich theology of the Wesleyan tradition and packed with practical suggestions.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eRoger Scholtz\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Pastor, Kloof Methodist Church, South Africa and professor at Seth Mokitimi Methodist Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A very useful explanation of the traditional Wesleyan view of Christian discipleship, strengthened in particular by its stress on the balanced approach of the Methodist way.\" --\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Richard P. Heitzenrater\u003c\/strong\u003e, Duke University Divinity School\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abingdon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/05\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781501858031\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.90w x 0.40d","brand":"Justin LaRosa, James A. Harnish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42729547989173,"sku":"9781501858031","price":23.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_f530e2ba-34cf-43b0-81a4-189cfd3c1f82.jpg?v=1675803477","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-disciples-path-leader-guide-with-download-a-guide-for-united-methodists-9781501858031","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}