Doing the Works of Jesus: Book 1: Becoming a Disciple Who Loves - Softcover

Drake, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0989850900 ISBN 13: 9780989850902

Publisher: Spirit of Wisdom Publications, 2013

Synopsis

An inspiring and encouraging guide designed to break though mental objections and empower readers to realize that God desires to accomplish great things through them, this book offers practical guidance, based upon Scriptural principles, to help readers begin to experience the reality of the promise that Jesus made when he said:

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” – John 14:12 (NKJV)

The promise contained in this Bible verse is the foundation upon which this book series is based.

Going against the grain of traditional Christian ministry and evangelism that is based on preaching, the author advocates an approach that focuses on meeting the needs of people; thus fulfilling Christ’s command to love one another, as He has loved us (John 15:12). Challenging the traditional approaches, the author also boldly asserts that this is the way Jesus did ministry, and that what Jesus did, we can do also!

This book takes the focus of Christian ministry and turns it 180 degrees, insisting that the most significant ministry events in our lives, as in Jesus’, will not be experienced in church meetings but will be found outside of traditional church meetings, as we learn to focus our attention on the encounters that we have with people every day.

This book offers practical steps to help prepare Christian believers to do the works of Jesus on a daily basis. Readers will be challenged to move now into lives of fulfilling and empowering ministry that they may have desired, but never thought possible; offering practical guidance to get them started.

About this title

About the Author

Alan Drake is a professional educator with over 25 years' experience in public education. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Dallas Baptist University and a Master's degree in Educational Administration from East Texas State University.

In addition to his career, Alan has served as a leader in church youth ministry, college and career ministry, outreach ministry, missions and teaching ministry. He has led and participated in organized missions and outreach events in North America and in Europe, in churches, at festivals, on city streets, in restaurants, shopping malls, conferences, workshops, while riding public transportation, and in a wide variety of everyday situations.

Alan is an engaging speaker and teacher. He has taught courses and led workshops, church meetings and conference sessions in North America and in Europe. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas.

Review

"Drake's book gives Christian readers the foundational knowledge and empowerment to embody Jesus's transformational love."
 
"Becoming a Disciple Who Loves, the first volume of Doing the Works of Jesus by Alan Drake, provides a... powerful answer to the question, 'How do I imitate Christ's love in my own life?'... Readers who want to follow Christ's example of love will find a strong call to love, the tools and disciplines needed to live a life of love, and an everyday understanding of how powerful such a life can be."

--Foreword Clarion Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Spirit of Wisdom Publications
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0989850900
• ISBN 13: 9780989850902
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160