Jesus lived with His disciples for three years and taught them life lessons in a relational atmosphere. After three years, He commanded them to “go and do likewise” (Matthew 28:18-20). Our God, the Trinity, is a relational God. He lives in perfect harmony with the other members of the Godhead. His Word is full of exhortations to love and serve one another. This book will show you how. The isolationism present in the western world is creating a hunger for community, and the world is longing to see relational disciples in action. This book will encourage Christ-followers to allow God to use family, friends, cells, and mission communities to mold and shape them into relational disciples. Read table of contents, intro, first chapter, second chapter, and press release here: http://www.joelcomiskeygroup.com/relational.html You can also call 1-888-344-2355 (Joel Comiskey Group). Here's what others are saying: “Joel Comiskey has shown us how to become relational disciples. I enthusiastically recommend this book.” Randy Frazee Senior Minister of Oak Hills Church, author of best-selling books on community “This book underscores the radical truth that Christian formation happens primarily in the context of relational community. This book will challenge western individualism.” Dr. Julie Gorman Professor of Christian Formation and Discipleship, Fuller Theological Seminary “Dr. Comiskey’s writing style is fresh, illustrations joyful, and arguments powerful. I want to recommend this book to every church leader.” Carl George Consultant and author of “Nine Keys to Effective Small Group Leadership” “This is a crucial book. Joel Comiskey integrates good biblical theology and Christ-centered practice with sensitivity to historical theology and western cultural resistance.” Rev. Dr. Gareth Icenogle Senior Pastor, Westside Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood, New Jersey “The Relational Disciple is a significant book for today. This book will inspire us to be a part of community and to be changed in the process.” Laurence Singlehurst Director of Cell UK, worldwide speaker, author of several books TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Section I: Seeing Discipleship from a Different Perspective
- Chapter 1: Conformed to the Pattern of Individualism
- Chapter 2: Transformed by the Trinity
- Chapter 3: Transformed by One Another
- Chapter 4: Transformed by Conflict
- Section II: Practicing Relational Discipleship
- Chapter 5: Practicing Relational Discipleship with the Inner Circle
- Chapter 6: Practicing Relational Discipleship in an Organic Circle
- Chapter 7: Practicing Relational Discipleship in a Mission Circle
- Appendix 1: Training for Relational Disciples
- Appendix 2: Resources by Joel Comiskey
- Index
- Endnotes
