Alex writes: “I am very pleased this book is now available. This book has been shaped by both 40 years of ministry and recent reflections on my role as Synod Transitional Minister for Mission Partnerships (Eastern Synod). I hope and pray this book will be helpful, challenging and encouraging for those who read it, both individually and those within study groups”
- Title: Discipleship: Biblical, contemporary and personal reflections on Christian discipleship
- Author: Alex Jacob
- Publisher: Christian Publications INTERNATIONAL. Available Now from Christian Publications INTERNATIONAL (online bookshop) ISBN 978-1-913741-17-4 Cost £8 +2 p&p
- Description: Becoming a disciple of Jesus is the most important and transformative decision anyone can make. Alex Jacob places Christian discipleship into its clear Biblical context and shares many contemporary and practical insights based on ten key steps. This book is concise, challenging and compelling. It is ideal for personal reading and reflection, as well as for group study and discussion. Alex Jacob writes with a warm ‘pastoral heart’ and a sharp ‘theological mind’. He is a United Reformed Church minister with over 40 years’ experience of theological study, ministry and mission across a range of church leadership roles in the UK and worldwide. This is the eighth book Alex has written.
Endorsements for new book: This book comes out of experience, with real churches and the people who make them up. Alex Jacob presents Christian discipleship, not as a formula or a fix, but as a steady, thoughtful commitment to live a Jesus-shaped life in our own corner of God’s world. The writing is clear and honest, and the chapters are helpfully bite-sized. Here is a wise author to learn with, and a resource that is well worth using. John Proctor. Director of New Testament Studies, Westminster College Cambridge (1986-2014) and United Reformed Church General Secretary (2014-2020).
This is a thoughtful book on discipleship for thoughtful people! I gladly recommend it to those who are leading other people on the discipleship journey and any individuals who are serious about growing as disciples of Jesus. Stephen Gaukroger. Director of Clarion Trust International and President of the Baptist Union of Great Britian (1994-1995).
In Discipleship, Alex Jacob brings the richness of Biblical insight and the logic of a sequence of steps to nourish and nurture readers’ Christian life. As a companion with him on the Way, I know Alex writes of what he lives. I think many will find encouragement here, as they journey through the steps, and on reaching the tenth, are inspired to keep on going. Nigel Uden. Minister of Fulbourn and Downing Place Cambridge and Moderator of General Assembly (2018-2020).
Having had the privilege of Alex’s support in my ministry for over ten years, his heart for Jesus and discipleship of His followers is unquestionable. This is obvious throughout the ten-step study. I love that this study is Jesus focused and continuously focused on Scripture. The points to consider after each chapter are inspired. An all-round excellent book that will be a useful tool for every believer in Jesus. Chris Kemshell. Pastor of Linton Free Church and author of ‘Cancer and the Cross’ (2023).
*************************Ways to purchase this groundbreaking new book***********************
1- visit the Christian Publications INTERNATIONAL online bookshop https://christian-publications-int.com 2- send a cheque for £10 made payable to Alex Jacob and post to 2 The Rookery Balsham CB21 4EU. Please include details of your postal address for deliveries. Each order will be dispatched within 5 working days. £10 is the price for each book and includes P&P – discounts are available for bulk orders or see Alex in person. For more details, please email revalexjacob@aol.com
