Synopsis
Connor’s book Rugged Discipleship is a fun and motivating fusion of Biblical principles, adventure literature, and travelogue, while always encouraging the reader to be and make rugged disciples. The writer introduces us to the North Georgia mountains, a wee village in Scotland, and remote areas of Cambodia - from skydivers, Chicago Bears, and a motorcycle stolen in Bulgaria... Furthermore, he has trained and discipled thousands of others how to make disciples, around the world. He is a remarkably gifted man, one of the most gifted I have ever met. He gives of his time, his energy, his resources, and in his books: his insight and wisdom gained over many years of faithful service, across a wide variety of situations and circumstances. I highly recommend Steve's expertise generally to anyone (pastors, youth workers, lay workers, etc.) wanting to serve Christ by "reproducing reproducers."- Dr. Jerry Root, Professor of Evangelism, Wheaton CollegeDirector of the Evangelism Initiative, Billy Graham Center for Evangelism."Show me your friends; I will show you your future." Where are they now? Sometimes the best way to disciple someone is to ask a lot of questions and listen. I think a guy called Socrates may have agreed with me. What do you think? A former linebacker Oye, from Nigerian ancestry, was staying at our home. He is an articulate and discerning Christian. Oye was staying with us while he wrestled over whether to leave his business job and go into full-time ministry back at the university he attended and played football... I asked Oye, “So, what is keeping you from full-time ministry?” Oye said, “Too many of my friends who came to my college Bible study are so far from living a Christian life.” Oye went on, “College ministry is great but, where are they now?"We lamented that there was a lack of theological depth in many churches and organizations. We both agreed that Christians were not equipped for the wave of subtle and not-so-subtle persecution that they will undoubtedly face. Eventually, I asked Oye, “So what is the answer?” He fired back, “We need more rugged Christians!” I asked, “How do we grow rugged Christians?" He blurted out, “Rugged discipleship.” That phrase has stuck with me for years. To grow rugged Christians who will face adversity with courage, they need rugged disciple-makers. Let me introduce you to a few."Connor captures the essence of the church's most important call - to disciple and embrace Mathew 28."- Cary K. Curry, author of An Unlikely Discipler"I have been blessed to have been discipled by Steve Connor... for those not as fortunate as me, the book is the next best thing."- Matt Dooley, Pittsburgh Steelers (ret.), Co-owner of the Dooley Collective"In his newest book, Connor takes us inside his disciple-making life/process so that we don’t just learn rugged discipleship, but we experience rugged discipleship."- D.G. Elmore, Chairman of the Board, Navigators & business owner/entrepreneur."Dr. Steve Connor has written a must-read for anyone considering ministry as their life pursuit… Read this book, Rugged Discipleship, and learn from the best."- Rev. Joseph C Spears, Professor Bowie State University & Jr., Ed.D Professor Liberty University."Steve was my ultimate mentor throughout my college years. Read the book and feel the love!"- Wes Martin, Washington Redskins"Steve has been such an example of God's love throughout the years. He has blessed my life and will undoubtedly bless many others… I am so grateful to know him."- Jason Spriggs, Green Bay Packers"What a great read, it brings me back to my time with the Connors. I am very thankful to have had Steve and his wife Michelle teach us and open their doors for us during our college years."- Nate Sudfeld, Philadelphia Eagles
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