Real-Life Discipleship: Building Churches That Make Disciples

Real-Life Discipleship explains what should happen in the life of every Christian and in every small group so that the church becomes an army of believers dedicated to seeing the world saved. With the overriding goal to train disciples who know how to make more disciples, this book offers proven tools and strategies from Real Life Ministries, one of America’s fastest-growing churches. Discover what the Bible says about true and effective discipleship with these strategies and practices.

Jim Putman is a nationally recognized pastor, discipleship leader, and author. He is the co-founder and Senior Pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho―one of the most influential churches in the U.S., known for its focus on Relational Discipleship. Jim also co-founded the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN), which equips churches nationwide with his discipleship model and provides built-in reach to pastors, ministry leaders, and men's groups.

He is the author or co-author of multiple bestsellers―including Real-Life Discipleship, DiscipleShift, and The Power of Together―which are widely used in small groups, leadership training, and seminary settings. Jim is a sought-after speaker at discipleship conferences and men's ministry events, and his voice reaches audiences through church media, podcast guesting, and the broader discipleship movement.