Discipling in a Multicultural World
Ajith Fernando
Foreword by Robert E. Coleman
WHEATON, ILLINOIS
Discipling in a Multicultural World
Copyright © 2019 by Ajith Fernando
Published by Crossway
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Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1-4335-6285-3
ePub ISBN: 978-1-4335-6288-4
PDF ISBN: 978-1-4335-6286-0
Mobipocket ISBN: 978-1-4335-6287-7
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Fernando, Ajith, author.
Title: Discipling in a multicultural world / Ajith Fernando; foreword by Robert E. Coleman.
Description: Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2019. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2018026105 (print) | LCCN 2018044340 (ebook) | ISBN 9781433562860 (pdf) | ISBN 9781433562877 (mobi) | ISBN 9781433562884 (epub) | ISBN 9781433562853 (trade paperback)
Subjects: LCSH: Discipling (Christianity) | Christianity and culture.
Classification: LCC BV4520 (ebook) | LCC BV4520 .F47 2019 (print) | DDC 269/.2—dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018026105
Crossway is a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
with gratitude for
a generous sabbatical to write this book
and delightful friendships
Foreword by Robert E. Coleman
PART 1 INTRODUCING SPIRITUAL PARENTHOOD
1 Spiritual Parenthood: So Needed, but Why So Neglected?
Commitment: The Key to Parenthood
The Vulnerability and Strain of Being Parents
The Danger of Insecure Disciplers
Can We Care for Both the Many and the Few?
3 Born into a Family, Incorporated into a Body
Extending Solidarity to the Wider Body
Making Peace with One’s Relationship with Family Members
Involvements in the Wider Community
5 Facing Suffering, Persecution, and Loss of Honor
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About Discipling in a Multicultural WorldOur multicultural world needs countercultural disciplers. People from all over the world are coming to Christ from a variety of backgrounds. This requires more people who are willing to commit to the effort and sacrifice it takes to invest in new believers. Rooted in over four decades of multicultural discipleship experience, Ajith Fernando offers biblical principles for discipling and presents examples showing how they apply to daily life and ministry. He addresses key cultural challenges, such as the value of honor and shame, honoring family commitments, and dealing with persecution, and helps us think realistically about the cost and commitment required for productive cross-cultural ministry. This practical guide to discipleship will help us help others grow into mature and godly followers of Christ. |
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