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Refining Discipleship: Start Being the Church - Softcover

Engelbrecht, Riaan

 
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Synopsis

This volume of work may appear to some to be critical, while others may even regard it as judgmental. Yet the truth remains the truth, regardless of how we choose to frame it, soften it, or explain it away. The reality is that there is a deep and fundamental flaw within our prevailing church system and structure-a flaw that can no longer be overlooked, dismissed, or ignored. It is a discipleship flaw, and its consequences reach far deeper than many are willing to acknowledge. This flaw has become so deeply embedded in the traditions, practices, and institutional culture of the church that, over time, it has ceased to be recognised for what it is. The fundamental question is this: Have we built church environments that genuinely cultivate disciples, or have we built systems that primarily teach people how to attend, participate, and remain within the institution? The hour has come for discipleship to be restored to its rightful place at the heart of the Church. Not as another programme on a crowded church calendar, but as a defining expression of our obedience to Jesus Christ. Not as a responsibility delegated exclusively to pastors and ministry leaders, but as a calling embraced by every believer. Not as a theory to be discussed from the pulpit, but as a life to be lived, modelled, imparted, and multiplied. The Church must awaken from the comfort of religious routine and rediscover the power of a people who walk by the Spirit, are grounded in the Word, are conformed to the image of Christ, and are united in the mission of the Kingdom.

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About the Author

Ps Riaan Engelbrecht is the founder of Avishua Ministries, the vice-president of Lighthouse Ministries International and the station manager of Lighthouse Radio. His ministry deals primarily with the prophetic, but he also has a passion to teach the Truth of the Lord Jesus and His Kingdom for only the Truth of the Lord sets us free (John 8:32). He is also a qualified and seasoned journalist.

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