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Christian Discipleship Books
Christian discipleship books abound. But over the years I've found that the list of truly great books on discipleship is rather small. There are other books I could and may in the future include. But this list is a good start.
General Christian Discipleship Books
The books on discipleship in this section discuss discipleship in general: what it is, why it's important, etc.
Spiritual Discipleship: Principles of Following Christ for Every Believer
By J. Oswald Sanders
The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus' Essential Teachings on Discipleship
By Dallas Willard
The Cost of Discipleship
By Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Christian Books on the Spiritual Disciplines
There are several great books (some considered classics) on the spiritual disciplines. But for most of us, this one book is the best and easiest to read Christian book on the subject.
The Life You've Always Wanted
By John Ortberg
"How To" Christian Discipleship Books
These books take you from theory to practice. They show you how to make disciples.
The Complete Book of Discipleship: On Being and Making Followers of Christ
By Bill Hull
Lifestyle Discipleship: The Challenge of Following
By Jim Petersen
Discipleship as Political Responsibility
By John Howard Yoder
Christian Discipleship in the Church
This list of books on discipleship discusses the integration of the Great Commission with the local church. That is, these books try to answer the question, "What should/does discipleship look like in the church?"
Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America
By Edited by Darrell L. Guder
The Ministry of the Missional Church: A Community Led by the Spirit
By Craig Van Gelder
The Missional Leader: Equipping Your Church to Reach a Changing World
By Alan J. Roxburgh & Fred Romanuk
Proper Confidence: Faith, Doubt & Certainty in Christian Discipleship
By Lesslie Newbigin
This list may not be exactly what you were expecting to find on a site dedicated to helping you better appreciate and partner with your pastor. If so, instead of Christian discipleship books look at these general clergy books.
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