The disciple-making pastor : leading others on the journey of faith / [manuscript] :
Bill Hull.
- Rev. and expanded ed.
- Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Books, c2007.
- 317 p. ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-317)
Foreword / by Robert Coleman -- Introduction: The crisis at the heart -- The need -- The church today is in crisis : what does it need, and how do pastors -- Perceive that need? -- The conflict -- Before a pastor can make disciples, he needs to count the cost -- Forces militate against discipleship, and he needs to be prepared for -- Them -- The product -- What are the biblical foundations of disciple making, and what does a -- Disciple look like? -- The role of a disciple-making pastor -- How does scripture define the role of pastor? what does he do? -- The understanding of a disciple-making pastor -- He sees the big picture of the church in the redemptive drama as a result, the pastor also understands the model, means, method, and motive of making Christ known -- The commitment of a disciple-making pastor -- He not only talks about discipleship but has committed himself to -- Making it a reality in his church -- The practices of a disciple-making pastor -- He follows four practices that build up the church to take an active -- Part in disciple making -- The pastor as coach -- Jesus modeled a six-step teaching method the disciple-making pastor -- Can follow to encourage the church to fulfill the great commission -- Making it work in the local church -- Practical vehicles that will help pastors make disciple making a part of their churches are outlined and explained.