Making Disciples: The Significance of Jesus’ Educational Methods for Today’s Church
Overview
In this study, Sylvia Collinson examines the biblical practice of discipleship, formulating a definition of the practice and comparing it with modern educational models. Her significant contribution to the theoretical appreciation and application of disciple-making enables churches to understand and apply the Great Commission in contemporary contexts.
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- Suggestions for further study
- Foreword by Brian V. Hill
- Bibliographical references and indexes
Top Highlights
“It is our contention that discipling, as exemplified in, and endorsed by, the New Testament, warrants greater attention in the church than it is currently getting, in contrast to the priority accorded to practices derived from the schooling model.” (Page 5)
“The discipling community with its commitment to close, personal relationships, small groups and life-related teaching processes was ideally suited to a time when believers were faced with rapid social change.” (Page 118)
“In common parlance the term ‘discipling’ may be broadly used for any activity which produces growth or learning in the life of disciples or followers of Jesus Christ.” (Page 4)
“The close, personal relationships between committed members of each faith community promoted informal learning” (Page 119)
“Right from the beginning there was an expectation that they would be involved in bringing others to Jesus.” (Page 30)
This study provides a superb biblical anchorage for a model of teaching and learning in a faith community which may help to balance the churches over-reliance on the schooling model.
—Brian Hill, Emeritus Professor of Education, Murdoch University, Western Australia
Sylvia Collinson’s work brings together a range of insights not commonly juxtaposed, providing a significant contribution to both the theoretical appreciation and application of disciple-making as a contemporary strategy for effective Christian formation.
—Allan Harkness, editor, Journal of Christian Education
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- Title: Making Disciples: The Significance of Jesus’ Educational Methods for Today’s Church
- Author: Sylvia Collinson
- Publisher: Paternoster
- Publication Date: 2005
- Pages: 320