In the book Replicate, authors Robby Gallaty and Chris Swain, write about changing our mindset in the church from emphasizing converts to developing mature believers. They write: “Every church has two types of people: consumers and coworkers. Our goal as leaders and disciple-makers is to move people from the first category to the second. A consumer is a spectator. A coworker is a participant. A consumer shows up late to the service. A coworker arrives early to help. A consumer criticizes everything that doesn’t line up with his or her preferences. A coworker appreciates what God is doing in the church. A consumer comes to sit and get. A coworker looks to go and serve. A consumer asks "What’s in it for me?" A coworker asks: "What’s in it for you?" A consumer only takes in for themselves. A coworker pours out to others. A consumer sees himself as a cistern to store truth. A coworker sees himself as a channel to bestow blessing.”
The emphasis of the church has to change to see this trend change. They write: “We’ve spent so much time trying to make sure someone can share their faith with unbelievers that we’ve forgotten to teach them how to share their lives with them.”
This was a good read with some very good ideas. I would recommend this book. I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Robby Gallaty and Chris Swain's new book, Replicate, is exactly what the church needs. They make a great case for both the need for Christians to be making disciples and for how Christians can make disciples. The book consists of four parts, and it has thirty-two chapters and seven appendixes. Some key features that potential readers will love are the summaries and the questions for discussion at the end of each section, Not only is the book informative and practical, it is also visually stimulating as it utilizes helpful graph and charts to contribute to its propositions. I highly recommend this book, and I hope it spreads like wild-fire in the church!

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this was a great book about discipleship, It seems like it would be very helpful, for sure at least worth picking up.

Replicate by Robby Gallaty ;Chris Swain is an awesome book about church discipleship. It is a book that is very needed in every church today.

The book description states:

Replicate shows church leaders how to make disciples who make disciples and get the rest of your church on board as well. This one-on-one relational ministry is how Jesus laid the foundation for His church that is still growing today, and it’s how we continue the work in our own local congregations. Learn the five marks of a healthy disciplemaking church, how to influence culture, uproot misconceptions of the church and the gospel, and change your church and community. No more focusing on mere numbers, it’s time to grow in maturity and through multiplication.

I found this book very helpful and recommend it to every pastor or lay person.