Book Review - Discipleship Manual by David Arnold

An Important Guidebook on Nurturing and Makingprinciples are easily adapted for use in mentoring
Disciplessituations, in small group training, or in new believer's
David Arnold's "Discipleship Manual" is an invaluable toolclasses. The book is well researched. Detailed notes
for training and developing. Nurturing and mentoringon the sources used in each chapter are available at
Christian disciples preparing them for entering the heatthe end of the book for addition study and reference.
of battle on the front lines of spiritual warfare.David uses illustrations and heartwarming short stories
David's methods tried and proven approach providesfrom contemporary life to bring home spiritual truths.
effective leadership principles, and God given preceptsThe study questions at the end of each chapter
impart a plan for spiritual growth which introducesthought provoking, stimulating, and inspiring. I especially
action steps for becoming true and committed disciplesenjoyed the quotes, and nuggets of wisdom which
of Jesus Christ.were insightful, powerful, and inspiring.
Biblically based, sound in doctrine, these guidelines areDavid Arnold is a gifted communicator, articulate, and
the result of experiential truth. David builds a solidexpressive. He writes with conviction, clarity, and vision.
foundation to help the reader understand true"Discipleship Manual" is a timely and important book for
discipleship. He emphasizes the importance ofthe layman, the clergy, for Christian leadership, and for
processing and assimilating the material in order to helpnew believers who desire to obey the call to become
others grow, and mature as followers of Christ. Thesefollowers of Christ, true disciples.