Essential Guide to Becoming a Disciple - (Essentials Set) by Greg Ogden (Paperback)

About the Book

What am I committing to when I say I want to follow Jesus? Following the format of his bestselling book Discipleship Essentials, Greg Ogden has created this accessible introduction to Christian life for new believers. Whether you are mentoring one-on-one or in a small group, this essential guide will serve as an ideal on-ramp into the discipleship journey.

Book Synopsis

IVP Readers' Choice Award

What am I committing to when I say I want to follow Jesus?

Using the Great Commission to explore the mission to make disciples as well as the core characteristics that identify us as Jesus' followers, this guide lays the foundation for a life in Christ. Following the popular and effective design of his curriculum Discipleship Essentials that sold over 250,000 copies, Greg Ogden has included the following elements in each of the eight sessions:

• a core truth
• a Bible study
• a reading
• life application

Whether you are mentoring one-on-one or in a small group, this essential guide will serve as an ideal on-ramp into the discipleship journey.

Review Quotes

"Camarillo Community Church has used Greg Ogden's Discipleship Essentials as our primary discipleship tool for the past six years. The methodology advocated and the breadth of the curriculum in that book have dramatically transformed this church. I am excited to incorporate Essential Guide to Becoming a Disciple into our discipleship process. Greg Ogden has faithfully gathered from Scripture and beautifully presented Jesus' compelling call to be a disciple. He gives a deeply satisfying answer to the question, what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Both novice and veteran believers will be challenged and changed through this book for the advancement of the kingdom."

About the Author

Greg Ogden (DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the author of a number of books, including Discipleship Essentials and Transforming Discipleship. For many years Greg served as executive pastor of discipleship at Christ Church of Oak Brook in the Chicago suburbs. He is currently a partner in the Global Discipleship Initiative (GDI), which trains and coaches pastors, and he lives in Monterey, California.