Over the next month or so I will be doing a study of the book Divine Design for Discipleship by Chad M. Craig. I am going to be going through this book because of my desire to learn more about the Lord, to grow closer to Him, and to become a better disciple of Jesus Christ.
The book Divine Design for Discipleship is the book that they use in the discipleship classes at Free Chapel Gainesville and Free Chapel OC. Chad Craig is the author of this book and he is the Director of Discipleship at Free Chapel Gainesville. A little more about him taken from his website: "Chad Craig is a pursuer of God’s presence and plan, a husband to his wife Michelle, and a father to their children. Chad has served as the Pastor of Discipleship Ministries for Free Chapel located in Gainesville, Georgia for many years. Chad has earned a degree in Pastoral Ministries from Toccoa Falls College. Chad currently is the lead pastor of Dwelling Place Church a new church plant in the Woodstock area of Georgia as well as continuing his role of oversight at Free Chapel. Chad’s focus in ministry is discipleship, leadership, and church planting."
Divine Design for Discipleship in my opinion is a book that lays down the foundation for growth in discipleship and would be complementary to the Bible as a handbook in growth and understanding toward being a mature follower/disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The following text is taken from the back of the book : "Do you desire to reach your potential in Christ? Have you asked the question, 'What's next for me, God?' This book will provide you with the spiritual understanding you need in order to propel you forward in your walk with Christ. It will empower you to navigate successfully through the phases of spiritual development that God has designed for your life. It will speak prophetically to what God desires to accomplish in your life! For new believers, the book will present the right spiritual diet in order for you to develop properly. For those believers who find themselves lost, weary, distracted and confused on their spiritual journey, the book offers direction to get you back on course. And for mature believers, church leaders, and pastors, you will find relevant teachings that can be used to speak to the issues facing the believers you nurture. This book addresses: . The phases of spiritual development designed by God . Provides the relevant teachings (vision) for each phase . The purpose for the season you find yourself in . How each phase is connected to the spirit, soul and body of the believer . Holistic discipleship . The primary factors that facilitate spiritual growth . How to reach maturity in Christ"
I hope that you will follow me along through my study of this book and maybe even purchase the book yourself and comment and contribute to this blog.
God Bless and Thanks.
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