The Heart of a Disciplemaker: Building a Lasting Legacy Through Authentic Relationships

by Tim LaFleur

The church has done a good job teaching people how to share their faith but it hasn’t done well at teaching them to share their lives. There is no question Jesus commanded those who follow Him to make disciples. But what does that look like in everyday life? While most believers are clear that the Great Commission found in Matthew 28 calls us to make disciples, many simply don’t know how. Investing in the lives of others who will in turn invest themselves in others is not difficult, but it does require intentionality. Building authentic relationships that leave a legacy of Christ long past our lives should be the goal of every believer. To accomplish this we must answer the following • What do gospel-centered relationships look like? • What character qualities must we develop to deepen our walk with Christ and with others? • How can we develop a heart for making disciples? In, The Heart of a Disciplemaker, Tim LaFleur provides practical answers to these questions and more. Drawing from the Scripture, and his own life as a disciplemaker, Tim clarifies what a life lived for the glory of God looks like. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, every disciple of Jesus can develop character qualities that will encourage others to follow Christ through meaningful, dynamic, gospel-centered relationships. Relationships that leave a legacy, not for our name, but for the One whose name is above all Jesus Christ.

132 pages, Paperback

Published July 17, 2017

Reviews

[Timothy Shelp · Rating 4 out of 5]

“If you are going to disciple others, you must first be a disciple yourself, learning, growing, and following Jesus” (30).

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rather short book that carried the punch of a heavyweight prize fighter. What does it take to be a disciplemaker? Do you have to be a pastor? Do you have to quit your job and join a monastery? Do you have to carry a 15 pound Bible? In this little book of 81 pages, Tim Lafleur shares personal experiences from his work in campus ministries to reveal that heart that is required to obey the Great Commission and make disciples. Practical suggestions and a study of 2 Timothy 2 make this a valuable resource that can be read in short time, but can fuel a lifetime of change.

[Cate Price · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think this book kind of fell flat. I think the writing could have been better while still retaining its relatability and accessibility to all level of readers. I think LaFleur fell into the trap of using many words without saying much. I had trouble seeing how his stories and examples related to the points he was making. I think LaFleur has wisdom to share on this topic but it wasn't expressed well in this book.

[Kelby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tim writes a very helpful, practical book for a disciple maker. This is a quick read that reminds us of the fundamental characteristics of a disciple who desires to make disciples!