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Discipleship occurs when someone answers the call to learn from Jesus how to live his or her life—as though Jesus were living it. The end result is that the disciple becomes the kind of person who naturally does what Jesus did.How the church understands salvation and the gospel is the key to recovering a biblical theology of discipleship. Our doctrines of grace and salvation, in some cases, actually prevent us from creating an expectation that we are to be disciples of Jesus. A person can profess to be a Christian and yet still live under the impression that they don’t need to actually follow Jesus. Being a follower is seen as an optional add-on, not a requirement. It is a choice, not a demand. Being a Christian today has no connection with the biblical idea that we are formed into the image of Christ.In this ground-breaking new book, pastor and author Bill Hull shows why our existing models of evangelism and discipleship fail to actually produce followers of Jesus. He looks at the importance of recovering a robust view of the gospel and taking seriously the connection between conversion—answering the call to follow Jesus—and discipleship—living like the one we claim to follow.

From the author of the bestselling book The Disciple-Making Pastor comes a call to Christian leaders to let go of their addiction to secular models of leadership rooted in pragmatic success. Most leadership literature talks about having the right kind of leadership personality. You know the type: big-picture visionaries who serve others and get the best out of people. But the popular pattern of doing what works and getting rewarded for it is actually the enemy of Christian leadership. It thrives on making our work impersonal and exploitive. Far too often, it serves the leader rather than those the leader leads. Sadly, this pattern dominates Christian leadership in the West.We need a different style of leadership—one patterned after Jesus. Jesus influenced others because of who he was, not because he was well-known or a person of power or because he had mastered a set of skills or implemented an effective leadership strategy. He could have completed his mission living in your house, driving your car, married to your spouse, working at your office, and raising your kids because leadership comes down to character. Many who aspire to leadership are looking for the right circumstances so they can lead. Many in positions of leadership find it difficult to lead because of obstacles, such as a lack of funds, authority, and or confusion about methods. Jesus faced all of these, and more, yet he accomplished his mission.This is not a book about improving Christian organizations; it is about changing how Christians lead. It is for anyone with a megaphone, a platform to speak, who wants to lead others in being a witness for truth. It is for people with a pulpit, whether that pulpit be a business or a position of influence in a domain of the culture: entertainment, sports, politics, industry, the arts, academia, or religion. If you are someone to whom others listen—this book is for you.Each chapter begins with a title and statement about Jesus’ life. Jesus was a different kind of teacher. The Pharisees focused on doing the right thing. Jesus emphasized becoming the kind of person who wants to do the right thing. Others taught the importance of doing good; Jesus taught how to be good. He didn’t teach behavior modification alone; he taught how to change the sources of behavior. Knowing how to lead others begins by seeing Jesus as your leader.

Many churches harbor harried congregations merely going through the motions--sleepwalking saints who fail to experience transformed living. Many are unable and unwilling to share the gospel, convinced that it's not their "gift."True disciples do more than the minimum, explains Hull. They choose the life and commit to bringing Jesus to the lost. They live out their beliefs and walk the walk. Submission shows the doubting world that Christ is embedded in their character. Choose the Life is a practical tool as accessible to laypeople as ministry leaders. Any church seeking life-changing significance will be challenged by this cutting-edge resource. No hand-holding here, Choose the Life shows church members how to take individual responsibility for both being discipled and discipling others.

Every Christian, church leader and layperson alike, has been called by Christ to make disciples. But often there is so much focus in our churches on the first part of Christ's command--evangelism--that the second part--teaching new believers to obey all that Christ commanded--is forgotten. New believers find themselves on their own, trying to figure out what their new life is supposed to look like.In this well-loved book, Bill Hull explains why disciple-making must be the focus of every believer's life and shows how each of us can do it. With practical examples drawn from vast ministry experience, Hull helps the church deepen and enrich the lives of believers as they learn to truly follow Christ.

Christ commanded the church to make disciples, to produce people who love and obey God, bear fruit, and live with joy. The crisis at the heart of the church is that we often pay lip service to making disciples, but we seldom put much effort behind doing it. For the pastor who is ready to put words into action, The Disciple-Making Pastor offers the inspiration and practical know-how to do so. Bill Hull shows pastors the obstacles they will face, what disciples really look like, the pastor's role in producing them, and the practices that lead to positive change. He also offers a six-step coaching process to help new disciples grow in commitment and obedience and practical ideas to integrate disciple making into the fabric of the church.

Thomas doubted. Peter denied. Matthew had a shady past. And most of Jesus' disciples had trouble understanding his true message and mission at times. How did Jesus take lowly fishermen and tax collectors and turn them into some of the most influential men that ever lived? And how can modern church leaders empower regular church members to meet their potential as servants of God?In Jesus Christ, Disciplemaker, Hull outlines Christ's methods in training his twelve disciples and presents a biblical pattern that emulates Christ's model for reaching the lost. By taking readers through four growth phases-evangelizing, establishing, equipping, and leading-Hull shows how these principles can be adapted for any discipler. Jesus Christ, Disciplemaker is the perfect resource for pastors and church leaders who want to learn how to help others grow in God's service.

Christ commanded the church to make disciples, to produce people who love and obey God, bear fruit, and live with joy. The crisis at the heart of the church is that we often pay lip service to making disciples, but we seldom put much effort behind doing it. For the pastor who is ready to put words into action, The Disciple-Making Pastor offers the inspiration and practical know-how to do so. Bill Hull shows pastors the obstacles they will face, what disciples really look like, the pastor''s role in producing them, and the practices that lead to positive change. He also offers a six-step coaching process to help new disciples grow in commitment and obedience and practical ideas to integrate disciple making into the fabric of the church.

Scripture places high priority on the disciplemaking capacity of the church, This book shows how to accomplish it. Foreword by Howard Ball.

Many churches harbor harried congregations merely going through the motions--sleepwalking saints who fail to experience transformed living. Many are unable and unwilling to share the gospel, convinced that it''s not their "gift."True disciples do more than the minimum, explains Hull. They choose the life and commit to bringing Jesus to the lost. They live out their beliefs and walk the walk. Submission shows the doubting world that Christ is embedded in their character. Choose the Life is a practical tool as accessible to laypeople as ministry leaders. Any church seeking life-changing significance will be challenged by this cutting-edge resource. No hand-holding here, Choose the Life shows church members how to take individual responsibility for both being discipled and discipling others.

Thomas doubted. Peter denied. Matthew had a shady past. And most of Jesus'' disciples had trouble understanding his true message and mission at times. How did Jesus take lowly fishermen and tax collectors and turn them into some of the most influential men that ever lived? And how can modern church leaders empower regular church members to meet their potential as servants of God?In Jesus Christ, Disciplemaker, Hull outlines Christ''s methods in training his twelve disciples and presents a biblical pattern that emulates Christ''s model for reaching the lost. By taking readers through four growth phases-evangelizing, establishing, equipping, and leading-Hull shows how these principles can be adapted for any discipler. Jesus Christ, Disciplemaker is the perfect resource for pastors and church leaders who want to learn how to help others grow in God''s service.

Ante la pérdida de impulso y dirección que sufre la iglesia moderna, es necesaria una renovación. Desafortunadamente, hay pocos líderes y pastores con corazón apostólico, y en demasiados casos, luchan con la frustración y la falta de dirección. Más que trabajadores conscientes o de que muchas cosas sucedan, los programas eclesiásticos y los movimientos de membresía no cumplen el propósito de la Gran Comisión. ¿Dónde están los que, por amor a Dios, salen a hacer discípulos a todas las naciones? Tal vez hayamos olvidado ya el ejemplo de la iglesia del Nuevo Testamento, desviándonos tanto del mandato de Cristo que tomarlo como modelo de vida, nos hace ver como fanáticos. Pero el mandamiento de hacer discípulos no ha perdido su autoridad y relevancia. "Cada década, son pocos los libros que definen claramente los temas críticos, que presentan magistralmente las verdades bíblicas y desafían tan radicalmente los conceptos tradicionales. ¡El Pastor Hacedor de Discípulos es uno de esos libros!"DAN SPADERPrimer Director de Son Life, Instituto Bíblico Moody

"Cuando Jesús escogió a sus discípulos, llamó a pescadores y recaudadores de impuestos y los convirtió en algunos de los más influyentes hombres que jamás han existido. ¿Pueden los líderes de la iglesia moderna capacitar a gente común para encontrar su potencial como siervos de Dios?El recurso de discipulado más reconocido por más de veinticinco años, Jesucristo, el Hacedor de Discípulos, destaca los métodos de Jesús en el entrenamiento de sus doce discípulos y presenta un modelo bíblico que emula el modelo de Cristo para alcanzar a los perdidos. Esta primera edición en español incluye nuevas ideas surgidas durante todos estos años de labor del autor ayudando a las iglesias a hacer discípulos a partir de sus miembros comunes."Este libro merece la atención de alguien que seriamente desea aprender a hacer discípulos cristianos."ROBERT E. COLEMANAutor de ""El Plan Supremo de Evangelización"" - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary"Yo he usado este libro para regresar a más de 1.000 congregaciones norteamericanas a sus raíces de discipulado. Apegado a la Biblia, Jesucristo, el Hacedor de Discípulos, contiene los más importantes conceptos jamás escritos para equipar a la iglesia local para hacer discípulos de una manera efectiva."BOB GILLIAMPresidente de T-Net International"Bill Hull desafía nuestras nociones de quién hace discípulos, cuánto requiere, el proceso de aprendizaje y el resultado final. Este libro muestra maravillosamente cómo las relaciones abiertas y cariñosas estaban en el corazón del discipulado del mismo Jesús durante su ministerio en esta tierra y cómo ellas aún son la clave para hacer discípulos hoy."ALAN ANDREWSPresidente, U.S. Navigators"

"Cada Cristiano está llamado a Hacer Discípulos!Con frecuencia, en nuestras iglesias hay tantos enfoques sobre la primera parte de la Gran Comisión –evangelismo-, que la segunda parte es pasada por alto. Lo que se ha omitido no es la predicación de Cristo o la importancia de la misión mundial; es la enseñanza de otros sobre lo que significa ser un seguidor de Jesús. El triste resultado son las generaciones de creyentes que tratan de ser diferentes del mundo y no entienden por qué no lo son.En La Iglesia Hacedora de Discípulos, Bill Hull explica por qué hacer discípulos debe ser el enfoque de la iglesia y nos muestra cómo hacer nuestra parte. Con prácticos ejemplos extraídos de su vasta experiencia ministerial, Hull anima a la iglesia a profundizar y enriquecer la vida de los creyentes mientras aprenden a seguir verdaderamente a Jesús."La visión de Bill Hull ha transformado mi vida personal e inspirado a los líderes de mi congregación. La Iglesia Hacedora de Discípulos debería ser un recurso esencial para cualquier pastor o líder que busca edificar una iglesia que florezca en ser y hacer discípulos de Jesucristo."Brian Benson, Pastor Principal de Chino Valley Community Church, Chino Hills, California"La extensa experiencia pastoral de Bill Hull, combinada con su larga historia como consultor de muchas iglesias y denominaciones alrededor del mundo, no sólo constituye una base teórica, sino también un recurso muy práctico para la iglesia."Michael J. Wilkins, Reconocido Profesor de Lenguas y Literatura del Nuevo TestamentoDecano de la Facultad de Teología de Talbot School, Universidad de Biola."