Discipleship Library

Click here to download the entire Discipleship Resources List as a PDF.

 

  1. The Holy Bible
  2. North American Lutheran Church—Life-to-Life: An Experience in Intentional Discipleship for Congregations https://nalclifetolife.org/ –scroll down to the “Beginning the Journey” section to find out more about this discipleship manual. You can order a free digital copy by clicking on the “Getting Started” button near the bottom of the webpage. As print copies are available, the pricing and ordering instructions will be posted in the “Beginning the Journey” section.
  3. Joining Jesus on His Mission: How to Be an Everyday Missionary by Greg Finke
  4. Joining Jesus—Show Me How: How to Disciple Everyday Missionaries by Greg Finke
  5. Joining Jesus as a Family: How to Raise Your Children to Be Followers of Jesus by Greg and Susan Finke
    Note: All Finke books, videos, and other resources are available at https://www.dwelling114.org/
  6. Disciples of the Cross—Part 1: Who We Are by Steven E. King
  7. Disciples of the Cross—Part 2: What We Do by Steven E. King
  8. Graying in Grace: Becoming Mature Disciples of Jesus Christ by Brad Hales https://www.atlantic-nalc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NALC-Graying-in-Grace.pdf
  9. Renewing the Local Church—A Biblical Perspective by Brad Hales https://www.atlantic-nalc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Renewing-church-by-B.pdf
  10. The Gift of an Aging Church by Brad Hales https://www.atlantic-nalc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Gift-of-An-Aging-Church.pdf
  11. Scriptural Retirement—Serving and Sharing Jesus by Brad Hales https://www.atlantic-nalc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Scriptural-Retirement-21-Bible-Study-by-B.-Hales.pdf
  12. Keys for Your Biblical Journey—Study & Meditation Aids https://www.atlantic-nalc.org/keys-for-your-biblical-journey/ –scroll down and click “Download PDF”
  13. The Ways of the Alongsider: Growing Disciples Life to Life by Bill Mowry
  14. Around the Word Devotions; a weekly LCMS online downloadable devotional
    (https://www.whatdoesthismean.org/devotions.html)
  15. The Lutheran Service Book – Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families,
    LCMS, a laminated tri-fold (available through online search)
  16. A Simple Way to Pray by Martin Luther, translated by Matthew Harrison.
  17. An Explanation of Luther’s Small Catechism by Joseph Stump https://www.projectwittenberg.org/etext/stump/stumpcatechism.pdf
  18. Simple Church: Returning to God’s Process for Making Disciples by Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger
  19. The Invitation: 30 Days to a Changed Life by Bill Mowry
  20. Crockpot Disciple Making: How I Left My Instant Pot Behind by Bill Mowry
  21. Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus by Mark Dever
  22. The Discipleship Difference: Making Disciples While Growing As Disciples
    by Robert Logan and Charles Ridley
  23. Transforming Discipleship: Making Disciples a Few at a Time by Greg Ogden
  24. Essential Guide to Becoming a Disciple: Eight Sessions for Mentoring and Discipleship
    by Greg Ogden
  25. Transformational Discipleship: How People Really Grow by Eric Geiger, Michael Kelley & Philip Nation
  26. Speak the Truth – How to Bring God Back into Every Conversation by Carmen LaBerge
  27. The Devotional Challenge book by Bryan Wolfmueller (LCMS) https://wolfmueller.co/devotionalchallengebook/ –scroll down to find free download
  28. Bridges on the Journey: Choosing An Intimate Relationship with Jesus (A Woman’s Journey of Discipleship) by Gigi Busa, Ruth Fobes, Judy Miller, and Vollie Sanders
  29. Discipleshift: Five Steps That Help Your Church to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples by Jim Putnam and Bobby Harrington with Robert Coleman
  30. Five Traits of a Disciplemaker, edited by Doug Nuenke
  31. Revive: Bringing Health, Vitality, and Growth Back into Your Church by Mark Eldredge
  32. The Kairos Network: https://thekairosnetwork.com/