Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-186) and indexes.

Introduction -- Part I : the preparation for making mature disciples -- What are we supposed to be doing? : the church's mission -- How are we doing? : the current state of disciple making -- What are we talking about? : the definition of disciple making -- Whose job is it? : the responsibility for making disciples -- How did Jesus make disciples? : biblical disciple making, part 1 -- How did the church make disciples? : biblical disciple making, part 2 -- Part II : The process for making mature disciples -- How would we know a mature disciple if we saw one? : the characteristics of a mature disciple -- How do churches make mature disciples? : the church's ministries for discipleship -- Are you making disciples? : measuring mature disciples -- How to recruit the right staff : staffing for the development of mature disciples -- How to prepare a strategic budget : budgeting for the development of mature disciples.