The Revolutionary Disciple

Book excerpt: IS IT TIME FOR ANOTHER REVOLUTION? Seismic culture shifts leave Christians wondering how to effect lasting change. While the Bible calls disciples of Jesus to humility, they often display pride. Pride is the enemy of discipleship on every level, and it keeps disciples from making an impact for the kingdom. What is the way forward? In The Revolutionary Disciple, Jim Putman and Chad Harrington offer clear guidance for navigating cultural changes with humility. They walk readers through the Five Spheres of Discipleship and unveil their four core practices of humility along the way. A tapestry of Scripture and stories, this book uncovers the path to ultimate peace for Christians who want a cultural revolution. Take ground for your church, your family, and the kingdom. Bridge the gap between the call to follow Jesus and the commission to make disciples of Jesus. Join the revolution. Learn to walk humbly with Jesus in every area of life. JIM PUTMAN is the senior pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho. He holds degrees from Boise State University and Boise Bible College and is the author or coauthor of various discipleship books, including Church Is a Team Sport, Real-Life Discipleship, and DiscipleShift. CHAD HARRINGTON is the owner of Harrington Interactive Media and a teaching deacon at Harpeth Christian Church in Franklin, Tennessee. He holds degrees from Ozark Christian College and Asbury Theological Seminary and is the author of Your Spiritual Formation Plan and a coauthor of Dedicated. A comprehensive discipleship strategy for your home, work, and church. You'll benefit greatly from reading this book with your discipleship group or church staff. Robby Gallaty, pastor and author of Replicate A long overdue call to us as leaders to humble ourselves before the Lord and the people we lead. Ed Litton, pastor and president of the Southern Baptist Convention This incisive book is provocative and well worth the read. Carol M. Swain, PhD, editor of Be the People News The Revolutionary Disciple has me in a state of anxious introspection. The hardcore Left has fallen under spiritual evil that requires us to perform a counterrevolution. This book lays out the way to the only lasting revolution. Todd Herman, regular guest host for The Rush Limbaugh Show Harrington and Putman expertly blend story and Scripture with practical tips. The result: wisdom for how to develop single-minded loyalty to King Jesus. Matthew W. Bates, professor and author of Gospel Allegiance Jim Putman has done it again, this time in partnership with Chad Harrington. Their five spheres framework provides a breakthrough construct to guide believers into being disciples. Randy Frazee, pastor and author of His Mighty Strength A much-needed case for a discipleship path that fully integrates all of our relationships and every area of our life. Larry Osborne, author and teaching pastor at North Coast Church