discipleship training I: STUDY GUIDE AND WORKBOOK
LIVING IN LORDSHIP
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The "Opening Statement" of DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING introduces the concept of abundant life, addressing the universal human longing for "something more." It begins by exploring the dissatisfaction many people feel -- as captured in Peggy Lee’s song, Is That All There Is? -- and explains how this desire for more can lead either to positive transformation or destructive discontent. This introductory Chapter highlights the dangers of a "scarcity mindset," which focuses on what we lack rather than the blessings we are given. This mindset fosters greed, insecurity and isolation, blinding us to God’s creativity and potential. The preliminary overview responds that the abundant life Jesus offers is not merely about escaping sin but about embracing transformation and living with purpose, joy, and meaning. It contrasts the life of condemnation and judgment with the life of love and re-creation Jesus promises. While institutional church has often fallen short in its mission of discipleship, leading to disillusionment and abandonment of faith by many, this is often because of false limitations placed on the concept, whether intentionally or not. Christian discipleship is not a particular ministry or destination but an ongoing lifestyle of transformation, growth, mentoring and sharing God’s love with others. It is the key to overcoming stagnation and finding the "something more" that humanity seeks. • Purpose of the Module: Understand the concept of living in Lordship and its foundational role in Christian discipleship. • Key Question: "Who am I to God?" (The Question of Purpose)
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The Study Guide for DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING I: Living in Lordship helps readers answer the First Question of Discipleship -- ‘Who am I to God?’ -- for themselves. It intertwines energetically researched “fact-based theology” with a lived reality of enthusiasm, purpose and power under Christ’s Lordship. By pairing academic biblical study with pragmatic Christian living, the Study Guide for Living in Lordship helps disciples and seekers alike discover discipleship as THE contemporary antidote to the ages-old scarcity mindset, insecurities and nearly universal desire for more challenging both church and secular culture.
About the Author
As a litigation attorney, Tom Countryman specialized in factual development, analysis and presentation. As a Christian, he has “argued” Scripture and theology for over four decades in Bible classes, retreats, seminars and small groups. His present Call is to merge those gifts with enthusiastic, logical reasoning into Christian discipleship.