Discipling in a Multicultural World

We live in a world where more and more people are coming to Christ from various cultural backgrounds—and this calls for fresh thinking about the challenges and methods of discipling. This book will equip Christians to effectively apply biblical principles of discipleship in a world where many who come to Christ have little prior knowledge of Christianity. Drawing from over 4 decades of cross-cultural discipling experience, Ajith Fernando lays out the biblical basics of discipleship with examples from the Bible, and then dives into special issues in multicultural discipleship, including guilt and forgiveness, shame and honor, family opposition, and persecution.

Table of Contents:

Foreword by Robert E. Coleman
Preface
Bible Versions Used

Part 1: Introducing Spiritual Parenthood

Spiritual Parenthood: So Needed, but Why So Neglected?
Objections and Pitfalls
Born into a Family, Incorporated into a Body
Belonging to Two Families
Facing Suffering, Persecution, and Loss of Honor
Mission, Ambition, and Exhortation

Part 2: How Christians Change

The Change Process
Learning the Truth
Praying
Confronting Guilt and Receiving Forgiveness
Understanding Biblical Honor and Shame
Experiencing Liberation and Power
Healing for Wounds

Appendix 1: What We Aim for in Discipling
Appendix 2: Other Issues to Talk about During Meetings
Appendix 3: Ingredients Needed in a Follow-Up Course
General Index
Scripture Index

• Paperback
• 288 pages
• @ 2019
• ISBN 9781433562853