Taking Discipleship Seriously - Paperback

by Tom Sine (Author)

""When Jesus calls us to follow him, he is not looking for occasional use of our gifts . . . he wants our lives."" With this bold challenge, Tom Sine calls on today's Christians to recapture the total commitment of first-century disciples who truly lived out their faith in answer to Christ's call. Such a radical biblical view of God's kingdom has implications touching every area of a Christian's life as well as a far-reaching effect on the larger mission of the church. Sine urges churches to set aside self-involved agendas to seek God's will in a world of exploding needs. They are encouraged to become agents of change in their communities, to improve the plight of needy __ persons with a ""hand-up"" rather than a handout. As individuals and study groups read how Christians have placed concern for God's kingdom above personal desires, they will be stimulated to think deeply about their responses to Christ's invitation - ""Follow me.""

Author Biography

Tom Sine is joining a new generation of changemakers who are creating new ways to make a difference and be a difference. Tom and his wife Christine live in an intergenerational community in Seattle. He works with individuals, churches and Christian organizations to enable them to create new ways to be more a part of this new changemaking celebration for times like these. His earlier books include: The New Conspirators, Living on Purpose, Mustard Seed Versus McWorld, Wild Hope and The Mustard Seed Conspiracy. www.msaimagine.or