Transforming the Heart

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The purpose of this workbook is to assess, diagnose, and offer treatment through biblical principles to the affected ministry within the church, namely, the discipleship of men and
women. If the Great Physician were to give the Body of Christ a spiritual examination with regard to discipleship, would the diagnosis read, “Nurtured or Neglected: Thriving or Failing to Thrive?” Sadly, many in the Church believe that discipleship is a program. Bible professor and author Jim Berg, states, “Biblical discipleship is not primarily a program. It is a certain kind of relationship between two believers with a very specific spiritual goal in mind. Discipleship is helping another believer make a biblical change toward Christlikeness—helping others in the sanctification process.”4 Likewise, Bible professor, Max Barnett agrees, stating, “The focus on knowing Christ in a progressive way and then making Him known to others
isn’t a program to go through, but a lifestyle to develop.”5 In other words, discipleship is the process of allowing the Lord to apply His words to the heart (mind, will, and emotion) with the same results—if only we will allow Him. Discipleship is the process of allowing the Lord to apply His words to the heart (mind, will, and emotion) if only we will allow Him. This workbook was not designed to do alone. It has been created to help aid in the process of one-on-one discipleship. If you are wondering if this workbook is for you, consider the following questions: Using only the Word of God, Would You: like to be personally discipled, like to know how to use it to disciple someone else, like to know how to counsel someone who is struggling or stagnant in his/her spiritual walk, like to know how to help someone learn how to study the Word on his/her own? If you answered, “Yes” to any of these questions, this Following God study is designed for you! Mendy Clark (DEd Min, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a Bible teacher, author, retreat speaker, educator and discipler of women. She is the founder, executive officer and lead teacher of Transforming the Heart Ministries. Transforming the Heart is a ministry dedicated to making disciples by equipping and training them using the biblical framework established in the all-sufficient Word of God.

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