Bobby Harrington

What if the clearest voice on baptism wasn't a tradition, denomination, or preacher-but Scripture itself? In Baptism According to Scripture, Bobby Harrington delivers a concise, deeply biblical guide to one of the most debated practices in Christianity. With decades of pastoral experience and theological training, Harrington walks readers through ten key truths from the New Testament to uncover what the Bible really teaches about baptism. Wrestling with questions about infant baptism, salvation, or immersion? This book invites you to lay aside tradition and let Scripture speak for itself. With clarity and conviction, Harrington shows that baptism isn't a symbol-it's the covenant making moment, when faith in the gospel, repentance, and commitment to discipleship in Jesus come together. This guide equips the reader to understand-and live out-biblical baptism with confidence and faithfulness.

Rediscover the intentional disciple making methods of Jesus Christ. Today, churches and their leaders relentlessly pursue innovation of the next new idea that will somehow capture the attention of the spiritually lost, yet very few Christians know how to walk out a day-to-day lifestyle of intentional disciple making. Drawing from decades of experience making disciples, pastor Brandon Guindon will show you how Jesus' call to "Go and Make Disciples" can become more than just a vague church slogan when we relearn the discipleship methods that Jesus modeled for us. Intentional introduces eight principles of disciple making, exposing their gospel roots and practical nature—principles such as:Listening with the genuine intent to understand different voices and experiences. Looking for and developing the potential in others. Knowing when to firmly speak the truth and when to allow yourself to be interrupted. Living a lifestyle of discipleship yourself. Jesus Christ intentionally discipled twelve people every day for three and a half years and then commanded us to go and make disciples as well. And he empowered us by sending us the indwelling Holy Spirit to guide us. The early church thrived and expanded by imitating the intentional relational methods Jesus modeled, yet somewhere along the way we lost sight of the simple truth that Jesus' methods of disciple making are as holy as his message. It's time relearn those methods, examine the obstacles in our lives that prevent us from imitating the ancient ways of Christ, and approach all our relationships differently—making disciples in Jesus' name and growing spiritually in the process.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO TRUST AND FOLLOW JESUS TODAY? This short guide brings you back to the basics in a cut-to-the-chase style. Author Bobby Harrington and contributors Carl and Alicia Williamson present short and succinct points with Scripture references to answer bottom-line questions about following Jesus. Designed with discipleship groups in mind, this book will encourage healthy and robust conversations for you and your church. Trust and Follow Jesus is a guide both for those who are unsure of their faith and for devout Christians. It will establish key teachings of the faith found in Scripture. You'll walk away with your mind informed, your heart enlivened, and your hands activated by the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is an invaluable resource for one-on-one or group disciple making. The teachings in this book will give the direction needed to establish a discipleship-focused group that develops Christians who know God's teachings.-Michelle Eagle, Women's Discipleship Minister, Harpeth Christian Church Trust and Follow Jesus hits the mark. Through this book, new disciples are equipped with the necessary biblical doctrine and practical application to grow in Christ and embrace a lifestyle of disciple making.-Reggie Rice, Director of Adult Ministries, Christ Church of the ValleyIf you are looking for a good curriculum tool to help people grow, I highly recommend Trust and Follow Jesus.-Dr. David Roadcup, Professor of Discipleship, TCMI InternationalBOBBY HARRINGTON (DMin, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is CEO of Renew.org and Discipleship.org, both national disciple making networks. Bobby is the founding and Lead Pastor of Harpeth Christian Church. He is author or coauthor of more than a dozen books on disciple making. CARL and ALICIA WILLIAMSON are disciple makers and church planters who both serve as professors at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Carl (DMin, Harding School of Theology) is a professor of discipleship and church planting, and Alicia (MA, MA, Harding School of Theology) is an adjunct professor in Bible and ministry.

Before you can effectively lead others, you must lead yourself. Once you learn to successfully guide yourself toward your vision and goals, then you can do the same for your team. In Lead You: The Winning Combination to Achieve Personal and Professional Success, Bobby Harrington shows you how self-leadership can transform you into the leader you aspire to be. Bobby's Lead Yourself First method provides a self-leadership framework that teaches you how to utilize the basic tenets of leadership, execute tasks with passion and discipline, and commit to continuous improvement. The Lead Yourself First method is a roadmap through the foundations of self-leadership, the importance of discipline and personal responsibility, and the concept of sovereignty in leadership. Once you embrace self-leadership, you become more productive, constructive, and promotable. Lead You is an easy-to-follow guide for transforming yourself into a capable leader.

REAL-LIFE ANSWERS TO LIFE'S BIGGEST QUESTIONSReal Life Theology invites you to a fresh way of living by bridging two areas of your life: what we know about God and how we live our lives. This collection of thirteen accessible books gives real-life answers to fifty-two of life's biggest questions, such as: What is the gospel? What is saving faith? What role does baptism play in salvation? What are the essential, important, and personal elements of the faith? How should we view marriage, gender, and race? Real Life Theology was written with everyday Christians in mind. We encourage you to read it, walk with others through it, and along the way learn God's real-life answers to your biggest questions. This series will help churches in their training of pastoral staff as well as the everyday disciple maker in your church or ministry.-- Jim Putman, author of Real-Life DiscipleshipAs our churches become more diverse and our culture less biblically literate, we increasingly need Real Life Theology.-- Mark Moore, author of Core 52This book is a one of a kind for our generation. Highly recommended -- David Young, author of King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based DiscipleshipWe're excited to integrate Real Life Theology into our leadership development resources at Southeast Christian Church.-- Matt Reagan, Associate Pastor of Southeast Christian ChurchIt's imperative that we do theology wisely and well, and this book is a fantastic help -- Matt Proctor, President of Ozark Christian CollegeBOBBY HARRINGTON (DMin, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is CEO of Renew.org and Discipleship.org, both national disciple making networks. Bobby is the founding and Lead Pastor of Harpeth Christian Church. He is author or coauthor of more than a dozen books on disciple making. DANIEL MCCOY (PhD, North-West University) is Editorial Director of Renew.org. He has created classes on philosophy, ethics, and world religions for Ozark Christian College. Among his books are The Popular Handbook of World Religions (general editor) and The Atheist's Fatal Flaw (coauthored with Norman Geisler).

What does it mean to be a disciple? The call of discipleship is more than programs and Bible study. In King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship, David Young presents a bold call for obedience-based discipleship and argues that it alone is the proper response to the kingship of Jesus. Many have wrongly associated obedience with bad theology, believing that Jesus' demand for obedience is a form of works righteousness or legalism. Others simply don't like obedience and resist the demands Jesus makes in calling us to follow him. But if we surrender to the kingship of Jesus, we will find the life we were designed to live. We are accustomed to calling Jesus "Savior." And we should. But until recently, many in the Western church have not learned to call Jesus "King." The kingship of Jesus has implications for how we live. We can either rebel against him, raising puppet kings and constructing our own kingdoms, or we can submit to him in obedience-based discipleship. Could it be that you are still sitting on the throne of your life, treating King Jesus as a mere advisor? What would change in your life if you started treating Jesus as nothing short of your King? Young unpacks five principles for those who wish to follow Jesus as King. Surrender to the authority of King JesusEmbrace the mission of King JesusLive immersed in King JesusObey the teachings of King JesusBehold the presence of King JesusFollowing these five steps awakens us to a life truly worth living, a life of power, peace, beauty, and love. This is eternal life, that we would know and follow Jesus as King of the Universe, and king over our lives. After all, you don't merely believe in kings. You obey them.

WHAT IF TRUSTING AND FOLLOWING JESUS BECAME THE DNA OF YOUR CHURCH? The short companion to this book--Trust and Follow Jesus--has proven to be an effective model for disciple making. The content is simple, effective, and reproducible for all disciples. This companion book is the perfect volume for leaders who want to go deeper and let Trust and Follow Jesus shape their churches. The format of this guide encourages in-depth teaching and repetition of study--both of which allow the handbook material to become the DNA of disciples and disciple makers in your church. Each chapter contains two levels of material: an introductory, bullet point section and a comprehensive and thorough discussion of the main points from the handbook. The content walks new and mature disciples through the essentials of the Christian faith: from knowing who God is and why Scripture is trustworthy, to committing to Jesus' lordship and becoming a disciple maker for him." Trust and Follow Jesus hits the mark. Through this book, disciples are equipped with the biblical doctrine and practical application needed to grow in Christ and embrace a lifestyle of disciple making."-- Reggie Rice, Director of Adult Ministries, Christ Church of the Valley"Discipleship needs a solid start. Trust and Follow Jesus is the resource I use to build a strong foundation--every time."-- Joanne Kraft, Author, National Speaker, Founder of Discipleship for Women"This leader's guide combines theology and practicality in a way that will effectively deepen and mobilize disciples."-- Daniel McCoy, PhD, Editorial Director, Renew.orgBOBBY HARRINGTONBobby is the point-leader of Renew.org and Discipleship.org, both of which are collaborative, disciple making organizations. He is the founding pastor of Harpeth Christian Church with graduate degrees from both Harding School of Theology and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has authored or co-authored more than ten books on discipleship, including DiscipleShift, The Disciple Maker's Handbook, and Becoming a Disciple Maker. He lives in the Nashville area with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

This book deftly raises the issue that church leaders need to grapple with today-and in all generations.- Bobby Harrington, co-founder of Discipleship.org and Renew.orgAvoid a major pitfall. Most disciple-making efforts today fail because they focus on me: discipleship gets me closer to God, makes me a better Christian, and helps me gain purpose in life. But Jesus-style discipleship focuses on God and his kingdom. How can we relearn this simple yet profound truth when so many people today have embraced the American gospel of me? And how can we teach this to others? Bill Hull and Brandon Cook tell readers to stop asking . . . How am I doing? Instead, they teach us to ask God-centered questions. This reorientation changes everything. The False Promise of Discipleship implores readers to stop asking the wrong questions and to start making disciples the way Jesus made disciples. This short book equips you with practical takeaways so you can thrive as a disciple maker. Written for disciples at all stages of growth, it challenges common assumptions that may be undermining your disciple-making efforts. Based on their personal experience as pastors, authors Hull and Cook provide you with a scriptural, gospel-centered approach to becoming a thriving disciple and disciple-making leader. Learn to ask the right questions and avoid some of the most pervasive-yet common-pitfalls among disciple makers today. Take a quantum leap toward Jesus-style disciple-making. Walk away with a new framework and the right questions you need to follow Jesus faithfully amidst the all-pervasive American gospel. BILL HULL is a co-founder of The Bonhoeffer Project and author of Conversion and Discipleship, along with over twenty other books about discipleship. He speaks as a persevering prophet on the topic of discipleship around the nation. BRANDON COOK serves as Lead Pastor at Long Beach Christian Fellowship and is a co-founder of The Bonhoeffer Project. He is also the author of Learning to Live and Love Like Jesus.

Becoming a Level 5 Disciple Maker is an introduction to the five levels of disciple making with a focus on how to become a Level 5 disciple maker like Jesus. The authors discuss why we should pursue Level 5 disciple making, how we can pursue it, and what we can do to assess our progress along the way. Bobby and Greg introduce and explore the pathway to becoming a disciple maker by using this five-level framework. Focusing on helping individuals identify where they are on the disciple-making scale (levels 1 to 5) and what is needed to become a Level 5 disciple maker, the authors guide you to become a champion of disciple making. Positioned as a "field guide," this book can help everyday Christians and leaders compare and contrast the differences between cultures of subtraction, addition, and multiplication in disciple making.

A TOOLBOX FOR COMMUNICATING CLEARLY ABOUT WHAT MATTERS MOSTConviction and Civility teaches you how to hold Christian convictions and still treat those opposed to your convictions with respect. You will learn to evaluate your own convictions, engage others about them, and do both of these with civility. Bobby Harrington and Jason Henderson unpack tools to not only assist you in relational discourse about hard topics but also to help you calibrate your thinking about these topics. Communicating convictions can be a positive experience when we learn to quantify the importance of each topic and remember the value of the people with whom we communicate. This short book with time-tested ideas will help you become a stronger disciple maker as you learn how to think and speak with both conviction and civility. Even more, you will walk way with practical tools to more effectively engage others to also think more clearly about the teachings of Jesus. BOBBY HARRINGTON is a lead pastor and author of over ten books, including DiscipleShift and The Disciple Maker's Handbook. He is Co- founder and Executive Director of Renew.org and Discipleship.org. He lives with his wife near his two children and two grandchildren in Nashville, Tennessee. JASON HENDERSON has over twenty years of corporate leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies as well as military and governing boards in over thirty countries. He serves as Chief Operations Officer for Renew.org and a team member for Discipleship.org. He lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife and two children.

A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING BAPTISM AS A DEFINING COMMITMENT FOR DISCIPLESWe reach a point where we want to fully surrender our lives to Jesus as our saving king. How do we do that? Baptism is God's method of pledging our faith to Jesus, receiving his forgiveness and the power of the Holy Spirit as we come out of the water committed to live as His disciples. People seem to know that baptism is tied to God's renewal plan for our lives. The authors help you understand exactly why baptism, for the disciple of Jesus, is like the wedding ceremony for those who get married. Though the Bible is pretty clear on baptism-over time and through various religious traditions, baptism has become a controversial topic. Three Renew.org Bible scholars, each with an expertise in both biblical and practical studies, come together to write this book: Tony Twist, David Young, and Bobby Harrington guide you through all the religious noise so you can find clarity in Baptism: What the Bible Teaches. TONY TWIST has earned degrees from Milligan College, Emmanuel Christian Seminary, Southern Baptist Seminary, and Indiana University. He and his wife, Suzanne, maintained a passion for disciple making as they served churches in Virginia, Tennessee, and Indiana. He currently serves as President and CEO of the TCM International Institute, a global graduate school for disciple makers with bases in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Heiligenkreuz, Austria. BOBBY HARRINGTON is Lead Pastor of Harpeth Christian Church, author and co-author of various discipleship books, including DiscipleShift and The Disciple Maker's Handbook, and trainer of disciple-making coaches. He serves as Co-founder and Executive Director for Renew and Discipleship.org. He has completed graduate work at Harding University, the University of Calgary, and Princeton Theological Seminary, finishing his Doctor of Ministry degree at Southern Seminary. He lives with his wife in Franklin, Tennessee. They have two children and two grandchildren. DAVID YOUNG completed a Master of Arts degree at Harding School of Theology and Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in New Testament at Vanderbilt University. He has worked for churches in Missouri, Kansas, and Tennessee, taught at several universities, and spoken around the world. He is the host of the New Day Television Program and author of several books, including The Rhetoric of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark (Fortress Press, 2017). David currently serves as Senior Minister for the North Boulevard Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He and his wife, Julie, have two married children. David is a co-founder of Renew.

Many people believe that discipleship is important, but they need help. In fact, the vast majority of Christians report that they have never been personally discipled by a more mature follower of Jesus. Is it any wonder that they have a difficult time knowing how to disciple others? If making disciples of Jesus is the greatest cause on earth, how should we equip people to do it? This handbook is a practical guide for how to embrace the discipleship lifestyle – being a disciple of Jesus and how to make other disciples of Jesus. With contributions from pastors and teachers like Francis Chan, Jeff Vanderstelt, Bill Hull, Jim Putman, KP Yohannan, and Robert Coleman, the authors present seven elements that are necessary for disciple making to occur:Jesus—the original disciple maker and centerpiece of discipleship. Holy Spirit—fuels the disciple-making process. Intentionality—making disciples utilizing a strategy and a roadmap. Relationships—creating a loving, genuine connection with others who trust and follow Jesus. Bible—using the Word of God as the manual for making disciples. Journey—forging a traceable growth story from a new birth to spiritual parenthood. Multiply—reproducing the discipleship process so that the disciple becomes a disciple maker. Whether you are a parent who wants to disciple your children, a small group leader who wants to disciple those in your group, or a church leader who wants to disciple future leaders, the seven key elements in this handbook form a framework for understanding discipleship that can be applied in countless situations. In addition, there are questions provided in each section to help you think through how to apply the material to your disciple making efforts.

For far too long, the church has tried to make disciples using a one-size-fits-all approach. Some churches advocate 1-on-1 discipling, others try getting everyone into a small group, while still others training through mission trips or service projects. Yet others focus all their efforts on attracting people to a large group gathering to hear biblical teaching and preaching. But does one size really fit everyone? Based on careful biblical study and years of experience making disciples in the local church, Bobby Harrington and Alex Absalom have identified five key relationships where discipleship happens in our lives. In each relational context we need to understand how discipleship occurs and we need to set appropriate expectations for each context. Discipleship That Fits shows you the five key ways discipleship occurs. It looks at how Jesus made disciples and how disciples were formed in the early church. Each of the contexts is necessary at different times and in different ways as a person grows toward maturity in Christ:Public Relationships: The church gathering corporately for worshipSocial Relationships: Networks of smaller relationships where we engage in mission and live out our faith in communityPersonal Relationships: Small groups of six to sixteen people where we challenge and encourage one another on a regular basisTransparent Relationships: Close relationships of three to four where we share intimate details of our lives for accountabilityThe Divine Relationship: Our relationship with Jesus Christ where we grow through the empowering presence of the Holy SpiritFilled with examples and stories, Alex and Bobby show you how to develop discipleship practices in each relational context by sharing how Jesus did it, how the early church practiced it, and how churches are discipling people today.

In the Great Commission, Jesus commanded his followers to go into the world and make disciples, teaching them to obey all that Jesus had said. But the very first “great commission” was really given much earlier—to parents. In Deuteronomy 6, God calls parents to the task of discipleship in raising their children. Discipleship is the greatest test for the Christian family today. In today’s busy world, many parents feel overwhelmed and aren’t sure what to do—or even where to begin. In Dedicated, Jason Houser is joined by Bobby Harrington and his son Chad, as they unpack the simple, practical, and essential practices of spiritually parenting and discipling children in the home. An inspirational training manual to equip parents, Dedicated will empower parents to pass along their faith to the next generation.

Question: What is the God-given purpose of the local church? Answer: Relational discipleship. DiscipleShift walks you through five key "shifts" that churches must make to refocus on the fundamental biblical mission of discipleship. These intentional changes will attract the world and empower your church members to be salt and light in their communities. Over the last thirty years, many influential church leaders and church planters in America have adopted various models for reaching unchurched people. While many of these approaches have merit, something is still missing, something even more fundamental to the mission of the church: discipleship. Making disciples—helping people to trust and follow Jesus—is the church's God-given mandate. Devoted disciples attract people outside the church because of the change others see in their Christ-like lives. And discipleship empowers Christians to be more like Christ as they intentionally develop relationships with non-believers. Through biblical and professional insights, Jim Putman and Bobby Harrington discuss the transformational effectiveness of making disciples and just how to do so, in practical terms. You’ll learn:The specific roles of a disciple-making pastor. The components of person-to-person discipleship. How each ministry in your church leads to discipleship. How to implement discipleship in your church. Disciple-making leaders will not produce perfect churches, but they will create effective churches.