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Walking with Jesus:
Member's Guide in the Community of
Christ,
Jerry Nieft, ed., Herald Publishing House, Independence MO, 2004.
ISBN 9780830911059.
This new disciple’s guide has been created for those who have
recently embarked on the path of the disciple in the Community of
Christ. Of course, those who made their decision to follow Jesus
Christ some time ago will also find it a helpful and encouraging
resource. Walking with Jesus can be presented at baptism and
confirmation, or it can be used for individual devotion or group
study. Eleven easy-to-read chapters offer insight to various areas
of participation in the Community of Christ. Some of the topics
covered include the following—becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ,
learning the sacred story, hearing God’s call, living sacramentally,
growing in community, generous sharing of witness and resources,
serving in the mission of Christ, and basic beliefs of the church. |
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Reflections on Our Journey: A
Study Guide for Walking with Jesus,
Jerry Nieft, Herald Publishing House, Independence MO, 2005 ISBN
9780830911677.
Reflections on Our Journey is primarily a study guide, for use
both by new members and those who want to explore their faith
further. This resource also provides guidelines for mentoring new
members. The suggested hymns, meditation exercises, and discussion
questions will enhance community building and class-time worship and
support belief formation. Reflections on Our Journey can also be
used for individual study or in retreat, reunion, youth camp, or
family settings. My primary interest in the study guide relates to
my conviction that every newly baptized person should be assigned a
discipleship mentor to share with them for at least a twelve-month
period following their baptism. Both the member’s guide and study
guide are outstanding resources to assist our congregations in
incorporating this dimension of disciple-ship formation. —Bob Kyser,
missionary coordinator, senior president of Seventy |
