The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity

Summary:

In this 4 part audio CD set, Graham Cray, Bishop of Maidstone, draws on his extensive experience as a theologian, teacher and church leader to encourage Christians engaging with this crucial challenge: whole-life contemporary disciple-making in the local church.

Details:

Four sessions of teaching and question time on biblical frameworks and practical wisdom:

Session 1
Awakening: Foundations for contemporary whole-life discipleship
What is the theology that renews our minds as we face up to this challenge of whole-life discipleship in the 21st century? What builds hope, strengthens faith and increases our capacity to embrace this challenge?
Talk (49 mins), Questions (13 mins)

Session 2
Fresh eyes: The landscape of contemporary whole-life discipleship
What, therefore, should whole-life disciple-making churches look like? Are there churches today where we see the signs and shoots of such communities?
Talk (50 mins), Questions (21 mins)

Session 3
Repainting my world: The implications for leadership
What difference will all this make to church leaders? How does it affect their role, responsibilities, priorities, personal and professional growth?
Talk (43 mins), Questions (21 mins)

Session 4
Engagement & Transmission: Creating a whole-life disciple-making community
How might church leaders start to engage with their congregations in a movement, a culture shift, towards becoming whole-life disciple-making churches? How do they 'pass it on'?
Talk (17 mins), Questions (15 mins)