Discipling is far more than teaching the content of the Christian faith to others.  In Joy of Discipling, Stan Ott shows how both content and friendship are at the heart of discipling.  He describes how a person can meet Christ and be an apostle "to do His work and be His witness" in the family, in a Christian fellowship and in the workplace.

The Joy of Discipling: Friend With Friend, Heart With Heart

Ott, E. Stanley

Lamplighter Books

The concept of "ministry teams" is rapidly taking hold in churches, but just what are they and how do they work? Transform Your Church with Ministry Teams outlines what effective ministry teams look like, describes what they can offer local congregations, and gives concrete step-by-step suggestions for making them happen. The power of ministry teams lies in their unique capacity to generate genuine Christian fellowship, nurture disciples, develop leaders, and mobilize people for ministry. While traditional church leadership organizations concentrate almost exclusively on task, policy, and program, ministry teams are designed to enhance faith development and, thus, ministry effectiveness. E. Stanley Ott explores three main areas of ministry-team development. First, he explains the philosophy behind ministry teams and discusses the issues involved in shifting from committee-based to team-based ministry. Second, he tells how to begin ministry teams, including how to identify team leaders and members and how to determine their roles. Third, he looks at the details of ministry-team life, including ways to build team fellowship, foster discipleship and communication within teams, and accomplish specific ministry tasks. Filled with wise, time-tested advice, including four how-to appendixes, this book will help pastors and lay leaders transform the life of their church or Christian organization.

Transform Your Church with Ministry Teams

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Eerdmans

What is your church like today? Maybe your congregation is experiencing wonderful energy and growth. Or perhaps, like many, it was established some time ago and is now experiencing a loss of activity and vitality. In this book E. Stanley Ott outlines twelve dynamic shifts in thinking and practice that can bring new vision and fresh energy to the life of local churches. Arguing that the crisis in the church today is due to a loss of personal spirituality and congregational vitality, Ott challenges pastors and church leaders to adjust the style of their ministries to attract new people while continuing to encourage current members. He examines the characteristics of the "traditional" church, extols the features of the new "transformational" church, and lays out inspiring yet practical proposals to help congregations make the transition from traditional to transformational. A must-read for pastors and all who share in the leadership of their church, Ott's Twelve Dynamic Shifts offers a welcome blueprint for building need-responsive, disciple-growing congregations full of life and vigor.

Twelve Dynamic Shifts for Transforming Your Church

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

In this book you will discover:*Three essential ingredients of effective ministry*What building people is and is not*Five master principles of building*How bonding enables a fellowship to mature*A practical ministry-planning process*Four patterns for building people in the local church*Ways to adapt these principles and patterns to your church's size, style, staff, people, and existing programs.

Vibrant Church: A People-Building Plan for Congregational Health

Gospel Light Pubns

Small group life: A guide for members and leaders

CTS Press

Small Group Life: A Guide for Members and Leaders is a comprehensive guide on small group ministry in a compact format designed for today's busy men and women. Author Stan Ott outlines the why of small groups, plus gives sample formats, commitments, caveats, goals, leadership tips and much more. Group members will find help in understanding the purpose, function and profound advantages which small groups offer, while leaders will find important insights for leading with excellence. An excellent resource for beginners and a powerful refresher for small group veterans.

Small Group Life A Guide for Members and Leaders

Vital Faith Resources

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