For those of us who came through the Navigators program, Growing in Christ, we will find a good review in this book. It also gives stronger emphasis on the importance of relationships in the disciple making process. To make disciples, Morton says, requires much personal attentiveness. Developing the kind of relationships that lead to disciple making will take time, hence an investment on the discipler’s part.

Jesus said that making disciples requires “teaching all things whatsoever I command you.” This book falls short of that command. While it deals with some helpful things such as the importance of the prayer, the Word, witnessing, and fellowship, it truncates the process. You will, however, find some helpful thoughts, such as the five mistakes to avoid in leading small groups or keeping the third generation in mind in the process.

The appendix gives a good review of the Navigators philosophy and program as well as some outlines on various topics such as temptation, Scripture memory, and giving. This book could increase your desire to become involved in the disciple making process. While it offers some helpful and practical ideas and thoughts, realize that it only deals with part of the process. We will be writing more on what we call the Kingdom model of making disciples. I agree with Morton when he says, “So don’t be reluctant, scared, or worried about discipling. Just be a down-to-earth discipler. It works.” However, in saying that we also must understand what and how “teaching all things whatsoever I command” according to Jesus has to do with the discipling process.

-Charles Dunahoo

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