Review\n'This book in three words: exponential spiritual impact. Read and apply its message and it will impact your life, the lives of those you influence, and the many others whom they will, in turn, shape for Christ. Organic Disciples presents a biblical plan for changing yourself, your church, your community, and ultimately the world.' -- Mark Mittelberg, executive director, Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics; author, Contagious Faith\n'I have long relied on the brilliant evangelism leadership of Kevin and Sherry Harney, and I could not be more thrilled for their newest contribution about holistically connecting discipleship and evangelism in the church today. This work is long overdue, and there is nothing out there quite like it. A must-have for your ministry library.' -- Michelle T. Sanchez, executive minister, Make and Deepen Disciples, Evangelical Covenant Church\n'In a world with so much confusion about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, the Harneys not only shed light, they lay out biblical principles and practices that can lead us toward the life of fruitfulness we long for. So many have failed to see (and live into) the intimate connection between evangelism and discipleship. Organic Disciples fills this major void.' -- Kevin Palau, president, Luis Palau Association\n'Kevin and Sherry Harney are some of the most genuine, faithful, faith-filled, and effective church leaders I know. I've had the privilege of seeing their hearts and the impact of their ministry firsthand. When they speak, I listen. They are a deep well of lived truth and grace. Let's all grow into more effective organic disciples by diving into this important new book together.' -- Craig Springer, author, How to Follow Jesus and How to Revive Evangelism; executive director, Alpha USA\n'I love this book! It is one of the most inspiring and practically engaging books on discipleship that I have ever read. It is not about a formula or a system. Instead, it will stir your heart for more of Jesus and his love for people. The Harneys remind us that evangelism and discipleship never got a divorce. They are married and intended to work in union through the life of the believer and the church. The authors' braiding together of prayer, worship, and Spirit-led action will compel you as you are going about your day to go and make disciples.' -- Nancy Grisham, PhD, author, Thriving; former faculty member, Wheaton College\n'Kevin and Sherry Harney love the Lord Jesus Christ and think strategically as force multipliers. Organic Disciples is carefully designed to effectively force multiply for the Lord Jesus Christ.' -- Lieutenant General Eric P. Wendt (retired), United States Army, Special Forces*\n'For the longest time, it seems that many in the church have pitted discipleship and evangelism against one another. For many churches, it does seem more emphasis is placed on discipleship to the neglect of evangelism. However, as Kevin and Sherry Harney rightly point out, the more Christians become like Jesus, the more they will engage in Jesus' mission. My hope and prayer is that the global church will embrace the biblical vision laid out in this book.' -- Josh Laxton, PhD, codirector, Wheaton College Billy Graham Center; co-regional director, Lausanne Movement North America\n'Organic Disciples offers a simple way to help your church raise up and multiply disciples. The seven markers provide helpful, clear language to assess where you and your church are in your discipleship journey, as well as identify opportunities to teach and grow. I love that this book, in addition to being theologically rooted and based on research with hundreds of churches and ministries, creates the bridge between discipleship and evangelism that is often missed. This book invites you not only to deepen your discipleship journey but also to be a disciple whose heart breaks for the people around them.' -- Eliza Cortés Bast, pastor; Supervisor of Local Missional Engage

Organic Disciples: Seven Ways to Grow Spiritually and Naturally Share Jesus (Organic Outreach)

Religion & Spirituality

Harney, Kevin G.

Harney, Sherry

Christian Books & Bibles

Zondervan

Connect your journey of discipleship with a passion for the world to meet Jesus Christ. 
For many followers of Jesus, discipleship means doing certain things to deepen our connection with Jesus Christ. But our spiritual growth checklists are often disconnected from the mission of reaching a lost world with the gospel message. 
Taking a holistic approach that unites evangelism and discipleship, Kevin and Sherry Harney demonstrate how God's plan for our spiritual growth is intimately connected to his mission to the world. 
Based on the teachings and reflection of their book, Organic Disciples, Kevin and Sherry will lead you and your group through the seven markers of spiritual maturity and how these biblical practices can connect us with God's work of reaching people with his love: Bible Engagement Passionate Prayer Wholehearted Worship Humble Service Joyful Generosity Consistent Community Organic Outreach 
True spiritual maturity will always lead believers outward to engage the world with the good news and truth of Jesus. You'll learn how to overcome the common roadblocks and false narratives that stand in the way of spiritual maturity and how to design a personal pathway of growth to be more like Jesus in character and mission. 
Used together with the Organic Disciples book and the free video study and online assessment available at OrganicOutreach.com, churches and individuals can better identify where they are in their growth journey and what the next steps are in becoming more like Jesus.

Organic Disciples Study Guide: Seven Ways to Grow Spiritually and Naturally Share Jesus (Organic Outreach)

Often we view prayer as an activity reserved for a certain time, in a certain place, offered in a specific way. Scripture invites us to pray continually. This exhortation is an opportunity for prayer to permeate every aspect of our lives--when we're alone or in a crowd, when it's quiet and when it's chaotic, when we feel like it and when we don't.? 
Organic Prayer shows us how to make continuous prayer a natural part of our lives rather than something on a spiritual checklist. It helps us encounter God in new ways as we learn to:? open our eyes to see his presence and the world around us? open our ears to hear his voice guiding us? open our hearts to experience freedom and power as we pray? and open our lives as we pray for and with others and shine the light of Jesus in our dark world? 
Anyone desiring a richer, more transformative prayer life will welcome this fresh take on conversing with our Creator.? Anyone hungering to share the grace and goodness of Jesus in our hurting and confused world will find practical ideas for world-changing prayer.

Organic Prayer: Discover the Presence and Power of God in the Everyday (Organic Outreach)

Knowing Our Faith in Jesus Is True Mark wrote his account of the life and ministry of Jesus during the time that first-century Christians were facing intense persecution because of their faith. The timing is important. Mark, in penning his Gospel, was proclaiming without apology that Jesus was indeed the Messiah and the Son of God--the fulfillment of Israel's hopes who had indeed ushered in God's reign. Although things looked bleak for Christ followers, they could be sure the foundation of their faith was secure. They would receive an eternal reward if they remained faithful to their Lord. Just like Mark's readers, you need to know that your faith is built on a solid foundation. In this twelve-lesson study, you will explore the context of Mark's Gospel and examine what you can glean from what he wrote and--just as importantly--what he didn't write. This is an invitation for you to learn more about Jesus and life in his kingdom as you examine this unique Gospel from the perspectives of a first-century Christian and a twenty-first century Christian. Each study in the NIV Application Commentary series employs a three-step process to help you understand both the historical meaning of a biblical text and its relevance in modern times. The original meaning section reveals the questions and concerns the author was addressing. The past to present section then explains what significance the original audience would have found in the passage and what significance you can find in it today. Finally, the questions that accompany each section will help you apply the author's words and teachings to your own life and find meaning in them for what you are facing.

Mark Bible Study: Building Our Faith on a Strong Foundation (NIV Application Commentary Resources)

Garland, David E.

HarperChristian Resources

Christians in the first century lived in a world ruled by Rome. The vast size of the Roman Empire meant that it incorporated many different people groups who followed many different religions. Christians were thus often confronted with practices mandated by the local authorities where they lived that went against their faith in Jesus. But even more problematic, they were also often confronted with worldviews and systems of belief that went against their faith. 
This was especially true of the believers who lived in the capital city of Rome. So it was that when Paul decided to visit the city, he first sent them a letter outlining the key principles and "doctrines" of the Christian faith. Paul explained what humans are really like (sinful), what God has done to provide an escape from the consequences of humanity's sin, and what a lifestyle that goes out of a Christian worldview looks like. Today, we need to know the same! We need to have a deep understanding of what we believe so we know how to respond when faced with other beliefs that go against Christ. 
Each study in the NIV Application Commentary Resources series employs a three-step process to help you understand both the historical meaning of a biblical text and its relevance in modern times. The original meaning section reveals the questions and concerns the author was addressing. The past to present section then explains what significance the original audience would have found in the passage and what significance you can find in it today. Finally, the questions that accompany each section will help you specifically apply the author's words and teachings and find meaning in them for what you are facing in your life. 
Lessons: The Gospel of Righteousness by Faith (Romans 1–32; 3:21–26) Addicted to Sin (Romans 2:1–3:20) The Righteousness of God (Romans 3:21–4:25) Peace and Hope (Romans 5:1–21) Freedom from Sin (Romans 6:1–23) Freedom from the Law (Romans 7:1–25) Life in the Spirit (Romans 8:1–39) The Problem of Israel (Romans 9:1–10:21) Israel's Future (Romans 11:1–36) The Transformed Life (Romans 12:1–21) Love and Law (Romans 13:1–14) Life Together (Romans 14:1–16:27)

Romans Bible Study: Living Our Faith with Grace and Truth (NIV Application Commentary Resources)

Moo, Douglas J.

In many ways, John's Gospel functions as both a Gospel and a letter. As a Gospel, it tells the story of Jesus and his role as revealer of God the Father and provider of redemption to all humanity. As a letter, it encouraged first-century Christians in the life they had chosen, revealed how life in Christ was different from Judaism, and corrected false teachings (like those of the Gnostics). But fundamentally, John's Gospel narrates the life of Jesus and reveals that he was truly the Son of God. Jesus had lived in the flesh among the people. John, being one of Jesus' closest disciples, had witnessed Jesus teaching those who followed him, seen the miracles that he had performed, and was there when he was crucified and then raised from the dead. Yet in spite of all the miraculous signs, pointed teachings, and resurrection, there were still questions about Jesus' divinity. So John sought, through his own personal testimony, to reveal why Jesus was fully divine while also being fully human. John made it clear that Jesus would be filled with power from the Holy Spirit and that when Christ left the earth, he made that same power available to all his followers--both in the first century and for followers today. Each study in the NIV Application Bible Study series employs a three-step process to help you understand both the historical meaning of a biblical text and its relevance in modern times. The original meaning section reveals the questions and concerns the author was addressing. The past to present section then explains what significance the original audience would have found in the passage and what significance you can find in it today. Finally, the questions that accompany each section will help you specifically apply the author's words and teachings and find meaning in them for what you are facing in your life. Lessons: <ul> <li>The Word Becomes Flesh (John 1:1-18)</li> <li>A Rabbi Meets the Teacher (John 3:1-21)</li> <li>A Thirsty Woman Finds Water (John 4:1-42)</li> <li>The Hungry Struggle with the Bread of Life (John 6:1-71)</li> <li>The Crowd Debates the Source of Living Water (John 7:1-52)</li> <li>The Blind Confront the Light of the World (John 8:12-9:41)</li> <li>A Family Experiences Resurrection (John 11:1-57)</li> <li>The Master Serves (John 13:1-38)</li> <li>The Son Promises the Spirit (John 14:1-31)</li> <li>The Vine Prepares the Branches for Fruitfulness (John 15:1-16:4)</li> <li>The Light Plunges into Darkness (John 18:1-19:42)</li> <li>The Lord of Life Returns (John 20:1-29)</li> </ul>

John Bible Study: Knowing What Is True in an Untrue World (NIV Application Commentary Resources)

Burge, Gary M.

Knowing Our Faith in Jesus Is True 
Mark wrote his account of the life and ministry of Jesus during the time that first-century Christians were facing intense persecution because of their faith. The timing is important. Mark, in penning his Gospel, was proclaiming without apology that Jesus was indeed the Messiah and the Son of God—the fulfillment of Israel's hopes who had indeed ushered in God's reign. Although things looked bleak for Christ followers, they could be sure the foundation of their faith was secure. They would receive an eternal reward if they remained faithful to their Lord. 
Just like Mark's readers, you need to know that your faith is built on a solid foundation. In this twelve-lesson study, you will explore the context of Mark's Gospel and examine what you can glean from what he wrote and—just as importantly—what he didn't write. This is an invitation for you to learn more about Jesus and life in his kingdom as you examine this unique Gospel from the perspectives of a first-century Christian and a twenty-first century Christian. 
This Bible study employs a three-step process to help you understand the historical meaning of a biblical text and its relevance in modern times. The original meaning section reveals the questions and concerns the author was addressing. The past to present section then explains what significance the original audience would have found in the passage and what significance you can find in it today. Finally, the questions that accompany each section will help you apply the author's words and teachings to your own life and find meaning in them for what you are facing.

This We Believe

This We Believe: An Evangelical Celebration explains what the gospel is and why we believe it. This book is an expansion of the published affirmation/statement with the same name.

Woodbridge, John

Akers, John K.

Zondervan Publishing Company

How to Find Your Best FitWhether you grew up going to church twice on Sundays or never set foot in a church at all, finding and sinking your roots into a church community is crucial to your spiritual well-being. Finding the right church home can be a huge challenge, and also a lot of fun.Kevin and Sherry Harney point out that, while no church is perfect, some will fit you better than others. They show what a healthy church looks like, how to handle hot issues facing churches today, and how to determine whether a church’s unique worship style will inspire or distract you. Even better, the Harneys help you discover how to plug into a church and experience the joy of giving back.In the words of the authors, “Church can be one of the most joy-filled, life-giving experiences you will ever have.” Practical, encouraging, and true to the Bible, this book is your road map to finding a spiritual community you can really love.

Finding a Church You Can Love and Loving the Church You've Found: How to Find Your Best Fit

Discover the Life-Changing Relevance of the Old Testament Old Testament Challenge takes your church on an eye-opening, heart-searching journey through Scripture on three interlocking levels: -Whole congregation---The major themes of the Old Testament snap into focus during 32 weeks of creative and powerful messages that take your entire congregation through the Old Testament. -Small groups---Truths taught in corporate worship get reinforced through discussion and relationship. Small groups dig deeper into God's Word and apply it to their daily lives. -Individual--- The Scriptures get up-close-and-personal as each participant takes a life-transforming journey through the first two-thirds of the Bible using the Taking the Old Testament Challenge individual reading guide. This threefold approach will drive the truths of Scripture deep into the heart and life of each participant, with applications designed to turn lessons into lifestyles and principles into practice. 'The OTC has a revolutionary impact on spiritual growth because it weds together a teaching experience, small group learning, and individual study all around one weekly theme! This guide will give you a road map to lead your congregation on a life-transforming journey through the Old Testament.' ---John Ortberg An A-through-Z Tour for Leaders This Implementation Guide gives you a step-by-step, detailed tour of the complete, 4-volume Old Testament Challenge experience. You'll find all the tools you need as a leader to rally church support, build a leadership team, prepare for the Old Testament Challenge, launch the OTC, lead the 32- week Old Testament program on each of its three levels, and finish in a way that will propel church members forward with a new passion and commitment to God's Word. It's all here (except the people . . . and the coffee)! The Old Testament Challenge Implementation Guide includes: -Foreword and interview by John Ortberg -An overview and history of the OTC -A summary of the values and impact of the OTC -A detailed introduction to all the components in the OTC kits -A 6-phase plan for implementing the OTC in your ministry context: Phase 1- Obtaining support from church staff and key leaders Phase 2- Building a leadership team Phase 3- Initiating pre-launch preparation Phase 4- Launching the Old Testament Challenge Phase 5- Leading and expanding the OTC Phase 6- Ending well -An extensive appendix of resources Old Testament Challenge Vol. 1 kit includes: -Church Teacher Resource Message Book with materials for 9 OTC messages -9 messages by John Ortberg on audio CD -DVD and VHS video presenting an OTC 'vision-casting' message by John Ortberg and 4 creative video elements for use during OTC messages -Discussion Guide with 9 lessons for small groups that follow the OTC sermons -9 PowerPoint presentations on CD-ROM for use with each OTC message -Taking the Old Testament Challenge reading guide with a 40-week (and optional 32-week) reading plan -10 FAQ resources for the first 10 weeks of the OTC reading on CD-ROM -Implementation Guide for Old Testament Challenge All materials except audio CD sermons by John Ortberg also sold separately. Old Testament Challenge kits -Kit 1---Creating a New Community: Life-Changing Stories from the Pentateuch (9 sessions) -Kit 2---Stepping Out in Faith: Life-Changing Examples from the History of Israel (7 Sessions) -Kit 3---Developing a Heart for God: Life-Changing Lessons from the Wisdom Books (8 Sessions) -Kit 4---Pursuing Spiritual Authenticity: Life-Changing Words from the Prophets (8 Sessions)

Old Testament Challenge Implementation Guide

Caliguire, Mindy

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Organic Disciples: Seven Ways to Grow Spiritually and Naturally Share Jesus (Organic Outreach)

Organic Disciples Study Guide: Seven Ways to Grow Spiritually and Naturally Share Jesus (Organic Outreach)

Organic Prayer: Discover the Presence and Power of God in the Everyday (Organic Outreach)

Mark Bible Study: Building Our Faith on a Strong Foundation (NIV Application Commentary Resources)

Romans Bible Study: Living Our Faith with Grace and Truth (NIV Application Commentary Resources)

John Bible Study: Knowing What Is True in an Untrue World (NIV Application Commentary Resources)

Mark Bible Study: Building Our Faith on a Strong Foundation (NIV Application Commentary Resources)

This We Believe

Finding a Church You Can Love and Loving the Church You've Found: How to Find Your Best Fit

Old Testament Challenge Implementation Guide