Rooted in Discipleship: Cultivating a life of prayer, presence, gifts, service, and witness (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798993766621)

Rooted in Discipleship offers a theologically grounded and pastorally accessible framework for forming disciples in the life of the local church. Drawing on the membership vows of The United Methodist Church-prayer, presence, gifts, service, and witness-this book reframes these commitments not as institutional requirements, but as life-giving practices that shape Christian identity and communal faithfulness. Grounded in Wesleyan theology and informed by Scripture, tradition, reason, and lived experience, Rooted in Discipleship invites congregations to reclaim discipleship as a relational, embodied, and Spirit-led journey. Each chapter explores one vow through theological reflection, historical Methodist context, practical application, and guided practices designed for personal, small-group, and congregational use. Written for pastors, lay leaders, and congregations navigating cultural change, institutional fatigue, and renewed hunger for authentic faith, this book functions both as a formative text and as a flexible workbook. While developed within a United Methodist context, its vision is ecumenical and adaptable, offering a discipleship pathway that can be contextualized across denominations and ministry settings. Rooted in Discipleship is not a program to complete, but an invitation to grow-rooted in grace, formed in community, and oriented toward a life of faithful witness in the world.

Author: Jefferson Furtado
ISBN-13: 9798993766621
Publisher: Minister's Helper
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2025
Pages: 150
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d