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Disciples Are Made Not Born
Are You Tired of Comfortable Christianity?
Disciples. Most Christians know little other than Christ had twelve of them and that He commissioned these men to make disciples of all nations. But just what is a 20th-century disciple and how do you go about becoming one?
Walt Henrichsen not only describes a modern disciple but explains how to make disciples of others. It's a process that begins with sharing the Good News of the Gospel and doesn't end until you've shared your life so completely with another person that he is fully committed to similar spiritual service.
Discipleship is real sacrifice, but the reward is great-the satisfaction of knowing you have followed obediently in the footsteps of the Disciple-Maker Himself, Jesus Christ.
Walt Henrichsen, for many years associated with The Navigators in a leadership role, has since 1977 headed a discipling ministry for lay Christians in the business world. He has written a number of books, including this classic, first published in 1974. Walt and his wife, Leette, live in El Cajon, California.
A VICTOR ADULT ELECTIVE • 13 SESSIONS
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Disciples. Most Christians know little other than Christ had twelve of them and that He commissioned these men to make disciples of all nations. But just what is a 20th-century disciple and how do you go about becoming one?
Walt Henrichsen not only describes a modern disciple but explains how to make disciples of others. It's a process that begins with sharing the Good News of the Gospel and doesn't end until you've shared your life so completely with another person that he is fully committed to similar spiritual service.
Discipleship is real sacrifice, but the reward is great-the satisfaction of knowing you have followed obediently in the footsteps of the Disciple-Maker Himself, Jesus Christ.
Walt Henrichsen, for many years associated with The Navigators in a leadership role, has since 1977 headed a discipling ministry for lay Christians in the business world. He has written a number of books, including this classic, first published in 1974. Walt and his wife, Leette, live in El Cajon, California.
A VICTOR ADULT ELECTIVE • 13 SESSIONS
leader's guide available
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1974
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March 15, 2023
Mi-am inceput anul zicând " Trăiește intenționat altfel vei trăi nicicum"
Curios, cartea asta a venit să îmi dea o direcție a acestei intenții.
Dacă viața ta e reprezentată printr-o linie dreaptă, cu punctul de plecare în momentul nașterii tale și terminând-se la capătul opus cu o săgeată care indică momentul necunoscut al plecării, când vei ajunge la capăt, oare ce ar trebui să vezi în viața ta pentru că să poți exclama cu mulțumire " Viața a fost un câștig!"
Ce scăpa testului de foc? Rugăciunea Domnului din Ioan 17 e prea grăitoare în acest sens. Lucrarea lui a fost 12 oameni. Pentru că ei au multiplicat împărăția, ea a ajuns și la mine. Cineva mă ia pe mine cu el în Rai. Oare cum să nu vreau să iau și eu pe cineva împreună cu mine?
Cartea e o mare sursă de inspirație.
Fiecare creștin e chemat să își pună următoarele întrebări: Cine e Pavel al meu, de la cine învăț cum sa fac ucenici? Unde este Timotei al meu, pe cine ajut eu să formeze ucenici ?
Cartea conține sfaturi practice și structurate pe tematici care te ajută să îți ghidezi parcursul de ucenic.
Mulțumitoare de felul în care m-a smerit, m-a motivat și m-a conștientizat de importanța asumării și responsabilității care vine odată cu harul de a te face ucenic...sunt chemat să fac un zid și să acopăr găurile din el
Curios, cartea asta a venit să îmi dea o direcție a acestei intenții.
Dacă viața ta e reprezentată printr-o linie dreaptă, cu punctul de plecare în momentul nașterii tale și terminând-se la capătul opus cu o săgeată care indică momentul necunoscut al plecării, când vei ajunge la capăt, oare ce ar trebui să vezi în viața ta pentru că să poți exclama cu mulțumire " Viața a fost un câștig!"
Ce scăpa testului de foc? Rugăciunea Domnului din Ioan 17 e prea grăitoare în acest sens. Lucrarea lui a fost 12 oameni. Pentru că ei au multiplicat împărăția, ea a ajuns și la mine. Cineva mă ia pe mine cu el în Rai. Oare cum să nu vreau să iau și eu pe cineva împreună cu mine?
Cartea e o mare sursă de inspirație.
Fiecare creștin e chemat să își pună următoarele întrebări: Cine e Pavel al meu, de la cine învăț cum sa fac ucenici? Unde este Timotei al meu, pe cine ajut eu să formeze ucenici ?
Cartea conține sfaturi practice și structurate pe tematici care te ajută să îți ghidezi parcursul de ucenic.
Mulțumitoare de felul în care m-a smerit, m-a motivat și m-a conștientizat de importanța asumării și responsabilității care vine odată cu harul de a te face ucenic...sunt chemat să fac un zid și să acopăr găurile din el
March 9, 2013
This was my second pass through this book, and the first time I would have said I did not really like it but couldn't quite tell you why. Now I think I know.
The book is subtitled something to the effect of how to make disciples of Christians, and so that was my expectation. Yet something over the first third of the book seems to be not about how to make disciples but how to be one. While that might make some sense as groundwork, it tends to be somewhat of a cookie cutter concept, that all real disciples will have these common elements, and then this is not well supported. For example, because there are a couple places in the Gospels where we are told that Jesus rose early and went off by Himself to pray, the author concludes that all devoted Christians will always rise early every day and spend time in the morning in prayer and Bible study. My conclusion from personal experience is that this works well for "morning people" and not for people who are not thus; nothing is gained from falling asleep while trying to read Leviticus at five a.m.
This same tendency toward one-size-fits-all patterns continues to infect the text, despite several sections on helping someone find his own gifts and calling; and there are aspects of it which suggest that the author cannot get beyond his own background (in the Navigators). One passage in particular made the statement that Christians should always pray, and should expect to hear from God through scripture, strongly implying that God would never speak to a believer by any other means.
There is much that is valuable in here, including useful techniques, insight into the nature of discipleship and discipling concepts, and solid advice for putting Christ first in your life; but it is too often buried in cultural and personal baggage that makes it difficult to apply to lives that do not fit the mold of an earlier generation.
The book is subtitled something to the effect of how to make disciples of Christians, and so that was my expectation. Yet something over the first third of the book seems to be not about how to make disciples but how to be one. While that might make some sense as groundwork, it tends to be somewhat of a cookie cutter concept, that all real disciples will have these common elements, and then this is not well supported. For example, because there are a couple places in the Gospels where we are told that Jesus rose early and went off by Himself to pray, the author concludes that all devoted Christians will always rise early every day and spend time in the morning in prayer and Bible study. My conclusion from personal experience is that this works well for "morning people" and not for people who are not thus; nothing is gained from falling asleep while trying to read Leviticus at five a.m.
This same tendency toward one-size-fits-all patterns continues to infect the text, despite several sections on helping someone find his own gifts and calling; and there are aspects of it which suggest that the author cannot get beyond his own background (in the Navigators). One passage in particular made the statement that Christians should always pray, and should expect to hear from God through scripture, strongly implying that God would never speak to a believer by any other means.
There is much that is valuable in here, including useful techniques, insight into the nature of discipleship and discipling concepts, and solid advice for putting Christ first in your life; but it is too often buried in cultural and personal baggage that makes it difficult to apply to lives that do not fit the mold of an earlier generation.
October 1, 2021
I’ve heard Walt Henrichsen’s sermon “Disciples are Made, Not Born,” and had been deeply challenged by it. But this book, much more of an investment than listening to the sermon, effected me much more deeply.
I am not a disciple-maker, as much as I so desire to be, and I have not given my life for the lives of others as Christ did for me. This book, page after page, is a stab at the comfortable, cultural Christian way of life, and says in its face, “You’re not the real thing.” Walt Henrichsen uses simple language and illustrations to express simple, yet deep, ideas.
The reason I placed this at 4 stars instead of 5 is because I was theologically confused by one of the final chapters, devoted to the topic of gifts and calling. I’m not sure if I just didn’t understand what he was saying, or if I actually disagreed with him theologically, possibly practically. Either way, overall, this book is a must-read for Christians who desire to actually live in the way of denying themselves, taking up their cross, and following Him in His mission for the world.
I am not a disciple-maker, as much as I so desire to be, and I have not given my life for the lives of others as Christ did for me. This book, page after page, is a stab at the comfortable, cultural Christian way of life, and says in its face, “You’re not the real thing.” Walt Henrichsen uses simple language and illustrations to express simple, yet deep, ideas.
The reason I placed this at 4 stars instead of 5 is because I was theologically confused by one of the final chapters, devoted to the topic of gifts and calling. I’m not sure if I just didn’t understand what he was saying, or if I actually disagreed with him theologically, possibly practically. Either way, overall, this book is a must-read for Christians who desire to actually live in the way of denying themselves, taking up their cross, and following Him in His mission for the world.
February 20, 2017
Very impressed with this book. Theologically sound with practical application. The presentation, however, reminded me of a college Bible rally. A friend of mine who is a former Baptist pastor gave me a negative report about the book, but my friend's Armenian theology explains why.
November 20, 2015
Discipleship. A topic that is often talked about and even taught from our pulpits, but seldom a topic that is actually lived out.
This book in many areas is very basic and in some areas very thorough, but I do believe the truths that are shared in this book can encourage each believer in Jesus not only to become a disciple, but as well to be equipped on how to be a disciple-maker. We have only one life to live; may we follow in the footsteps of Jesus and invest our lives into the lives of others who will in turn to do the same.
This book in many areas is very basic and in some areas very thorough, but I do believe the truths that are shared in this book can encourage each believer in Jesus not only to become a disciple, but as well to be equipped on how to be a disciple-maker. We have only one life to live; may we follow in the footsteps of Jesus and invest our lives into the lives of others who will in turn to do the same.
December 17, 2017
I had read this book for the first time 29 years ago and several times since. Now all of this time later having been in the mission field of the Middle East for fifteen years I still draw from insights in this book.
For those who have read it you may feel like me a bit discouraged with the statistics he shares, people coming to Christ in such numbers. I find it hard to believe based on what I've witnessed over my three decades of walking with the Lord. Perhaps things have changed greatly or the standards applied were much less and we have no way of knowing this.
For those who have read it you may feel like me a bit discouraged with the statistics he shares, people coming to Christ in such numbers. I find it hard to believe based on what I've witnessed over my three decades of walking with the Lord. Perhaps things have changed greatly or the standards applied were much less and we have no way of knowing this.
February 20, 2014
Challenging book on the biblical requirement of discipleship. I was challenged by the need to invest in individuals. I was reminded that it takes alot of effort for spiritual birth and growth.
September 11, 2020
This book was written in the 70’s but is still so relevant today. Henrichsen was part of Navigators for years and uses his experience and knowledge to clearly lay out expectations for what discipleship is but very practical steps on how to do it. Almost all of what he says is applicable for today. If you are being drawn to deepening the discipleship process of your ministry start and finish here.
July 3, 2019
A great little primer on discipleship. Heinrichesen gets straight to the point - arguing the central position that making disciples should take in our expression of the Christian faith. Some helpfull wise insights into what a disciple is, and how we should be discipling others after Jesus' pattern.
May 7, 2020
Though an older book, I thoroughly appreciated the advice of this book. Henrichsen gives thought-provoking ideas on what mean to be a disciple as something beyond simply being a believer. He calls his readers to be more and do more but in a gentle and practical way.
July 26, 2019
Very good book with a lot of practical advice and insight.
December 1, 2020
This didn't really resonate with me. Maybe his style, it just seemed more like a business book than a discipleship book.
April 24, 2011
A gift from my sunday school teacher in my teen. Was forced to read this as part of our bible study in class. This book has all the answers to "What is a disciple?" "How to make them and multiple?" and "how to invest in the lives of others?". It also reminds me the fulfillment that comes when one is faithful to God's Great Commission.
March 24, 2015
This book made me want to start a discipleship relationship with someone in my life. I think that is the highest compliment I could give to this book. It's a nice short read and covers the basics for someone who wants to obey the Great Commission.
September 23, 2009
Simple but real. Published a long time ago, but still relevant today.
August 20, 2013
This book in many ways, shaped a lot of my passions about leadership development and helped spawn my growth drastically.
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April 15, 2015THE KEY TO LIVING IS DYING
May 11, 2015
Simple, no fuss stuff.
June 15, 2015
I recommend this to anyone serving in any type of ministries. It's a great look at how Jesus did ministry. We try way too hard to do too much and miss out on depth.
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January 21, 2014Brilliant. Got me laboring.
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