BOOKS

A Jesus-Shaped Life, by Bob Rognlien

An introduction to Jesus’ lifestyle of discipleship and mission for everyday people who want to follow him more closely. Twelve short chapters explain Jesus’ source of authority and power, the way he made disciples who can make disciples, and the unique kind of spiritual family he formed to reach the lost and extend God’s Kingdom. Each chapter ends with some reflection questions suitable for group use.

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Empowering Missional Disciples, by Bob Rognlien

An introduction to the core 3DM teachings and toolkit for Jesus-shaped discipleship and mission. After an overview of how Jesus lived and how the church lost sight of that way of life, the book explores his source of authority and power, the specific way he trained his disciples to do what he did, and the unique kind of extended spiritual family Jesus developed to reach the lost and extend God’s Kingdom.

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Go (together) & Make, by Mark van den Steenhoven, Jacolien van den Steenhoven-Janse, & Sharon Earl

This practical guide is written for those who want to start living an intentionally missional lifestyle with others. It is divided into seven parts, called Stepping Stones. Learning to live a lifestyle of everyday mission is like crossing a stream by stepping on one stone at a time to get to the other side. This is the journey we are on, and we invite you to join us.

Each Stepping Stone in the book is made up of several chapters which offer concrete biblical principles based on the Way of Jesus. Each chapter includes insightful teaching and practical tools, along with discussion questions and exercises for you to complete. If you want to consistently do mission in your everyday life, let the Stepping Stones of this book guide you. See you on the other side!

The Most Extraordinary Life, by Bob Rognlien (+ Video Guide)

Drawing on ancient history, Middle Eastern culture, and the latest archaeological discoveries, veteran guide Bob Rognlien takes us on an incredible journey from Jesus' baptism to his resurrection, where we can discover the real Jesus. Each chapter begins with a dramatized event from his life, then fleshes out that aspect of this most extraordinary man and the implications for our lives today. With 60 photos, illustrations, and reconstruction drawings, this book brings to life the world and the Way of Jesus. Whether you have never read the Gospels before or are already a believer, you will gain new insights and inspiration to help you get to know Jesus better and walk more closely in his footsteps.

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 Small Church on a Big Mission, by Jeff Allen

An application of the fundamental principles of 3DMovements to the leadership of smaller, established congregations. The book gives a helpful overview of key teachings and tools for Jesus-shaped discipleship and offers lots of practical application and personal stories designed to help leaders of smaller churches who want to engage in the big call to make disciples and reach the lost.

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The Meaning of Missional, by Dick Wiedenheft

A clear, succinct introduction to what ‘missional’ means and why it’s so important—perfect to give to a pastor, church board member, or friend or to (re-)ignite your own missional vision. With biblical depth and personal experiences, seven concise chapters spell out the meaning of missional, clear away misconceptions, and suggest practical next steps. Each chapter ends with reflection questions for group use.

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Recovering the Way, by Bob Rognlien

An in-depth look at how history, archaeology, and culture can illuminate the way Jesus lived and carried out his mission so that we can imitate his Way, trust his Truth, and live his Life. The book starts by looking at the six primary groups that made up Jesus’ world and then follows the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection, highlighting the way he made disciples and fulfilled his mission to embody and establish the Good News of the Kingdom. Includes over 100 photos, reconstruction drawings, illustrations, and maps.

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Seeking God: An Investigative Journey, by Chris Norman

An opportunity for you to go on a spiritual journey that embraces difficult questions, honest doubt and authentic pursuit. Is there a big story that makes sense of the world? What is the purpose of life? Is there a God, and if so, how do we know what is true about him? What about all the hypocrisy in the church? When we take away all the religious baggage and engage with Jesus in a true and meaningful way, it can become the most important pursuit of life. Seeking God is intended to be read and discussed together with others, and there are sections that facilitate this. Part of the experience is sharing thoughts, questions and reflections with one another. Grab a friend and dive in together!

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My Sheep Have Ears, by Cath Livesey

A solidly biblical and well-balanced introduction to the vital ministry of listening to what God is saying, seeing what God is doing, and sharing that with others in helpful and upbuilding ways. This book offers practical guidance for learning how to recognize God’s voice, tips for avoiding the divisive pitfalls that often plague immature prophets, and concrete tools and examples to help you build a prophetic ministry that will strengthen your church and help people follow Jesus in the power of the Spirit.

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Target: Leading Missional Communities for Students and Youth, by Rich Atkinson

The story of how God took the youth ministry at St. Thomas Church in Sheffield England from 60 to 800 as they saw hundreds of young people give their lives to Jesus in one of the toughest mission fields in the country. Along the way they learned the lessons of developing multiple communities of missional youth spread throughout a city. The book provides practical suggestions on what to do and not do as you seek to see God capture the hearts of the upcoming generation.

Kairos Quest Children's Curriculum

A 9-month K-5th grade curriculum to develop a discipling culture among your children. Kids use the Life Shape of the Learning Circle to discover how to hear from God and act on what He tells them. Each week consists of a large group lesson, a huddle lesson (breakout of 4-6 kids), (often) a game to reinforce the lesson, and a take-home for kids to do with their parents. Also included are materials to offer several training days for parents to equip them to disciple their kids.

God’s Big Adventure, by Jason Byerly

A beautifully illustrated devotional for families with younger children designed to introduce them to the two great themes of the Bible, the relational Covenant and the missional Kingdom. Each chapter starts with a reading from the Bible, offers some kid-friendly reflections on what it means for our walk with Jesus and the mission he has given us, and then finishes with three questions aimed at helping us grow in each of the three dimensions of Jesus’ life, UP with the Father, IN with each other, and OUT with the world. A great resource for families that want to disciple their kids in the way of Jesus through regular devotional times together.

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