Challenges face nearly every body of Christian believers as they work to incorporate those who desire to be a part of the church. The author takes us on a journey into the church we find chronicled in the Bible book called The Acts of the Apostles. How did they overcome the inherent issues and difficulties as they assimilated hundreds and thousands of new persons on a regular basis? In spite of the vast diversity of backgrounds, ethnicity, race and religion, they accomplished the task. Drastic Discipleship, a focused study of The Acts on the theme of assimilation, quickly reveals the abiding principle of the study: the new converts were immediately faced with participation in drastic discipleship. That is, discipleship that was totally committed to the mandate of the Great Commission. The discussion guide at the end of each chapter will be a valuable tool for group study and discussion or for personal reflection upon the themes raised in the book.