Focusing on the powerful theme of discipleship, The Disciple's Joy explores the joy of faith, helping readers discover joy in the midst of struggle. Foss explores the benefits of practicing discipleship and shows, through recent research, how a practicing faith provides meaning, belonging, and joy.
Intended for both personal reflection and small group study, The Disciple's Joy builds on the six-time-tested marks of discipleship and introduces six practices for spiritual growth. Includes questions for reflection and discussion.
Michael W. Foss is a senior pastor of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the author of the bestselling Real Faith for Real Life (2004, Augsburg Books, 978-0-8066-4801-9) and Power Surge (2000, Fortress Press, 978-0-8006-3264-9) and is a frequent speaker in the areas of leadership development.