An invitation to journey with Jesus

Friday, May 26, 2017
Avondale alumnus’ new discipleship book profound and practical
Following JesusFollowing Jesus: Disciple-making and Movement Building (Signs Publishing, 2017)
Dr Peter Roennfeldt


Following Jesus: it is what every person influenced by Jesus Christ is challenged to do. For some, it seems to come naturally but, for others, there is a tendency to stagnate, becoming a passive believer. So, how can I be a real follower of Jesus?

Avondale College of Higher Education alumnus Dr Peter Roennfeldt’s new book Following Jesus: Disciple-making and Movement Building uses the story of Jesus in the gospels to show the intentional journey on which He took His original followers. His plan had clear steps, and He showed great patience as His disciples followed, fell back, got up and moved on again.

In Following Jesus, we are invited on the journey into discipleship in which Jesus led His first disciples. That this book is insightful should not surprise us; Jesus is profound. It is also practical, as following Jesus has to happen in real life now. As we read, Jesus’ love and presence will become more real and His desire for us to be all that we can will motivate us.

Peter, as a minister, evangelist, church planter and trainer, motivator and mentor—has experienced across cultures and contexts about which he writes. Above everything else though, he is a follower of Jesus. He has modelled the discipleship process with family, friends and colleagues. Peter’s passion is for believers in Jesus to become fully mature followers who disciple others. Following Jesus will encourage us to follow the methods of Jesus as much as holding to the beliefs of Jesus.

I’ve been blessed as I’ve been mentored by Peter. More recently, we’ve talked and prayed together as we’ve trained others in the principles of following Jesus. I’m still learning to follow Jesus more closely and Following Jesus will help me be more of who I want to be—and who He calls me to be.

Learn how to become a disciple of Jesus

Dr Peter Roennfeldt’s book Following Jesus is available from Adventist Book Centres in Australia and New Zealand. Visit the website for more information and to access the “Following Jesus” video clips that support the study guides in the book.

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the One project Avondale 1:1

“Following Jesus.” What did it mean to be a follower of Jesus? What does it mean today? A focussed one-day gathering where you will worship, reflect, recalibrate and respond. Ella Hughes Chapel, Avondale College of Higher Education (Lake Macquarie campus), August 12, 2017. Tickets from $70 (includes lunch). Post-gathering event Just Disciples ($15) will challenge participants to consider how the call of Jesus can make a difference in their family, their community and their world.

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Glenn Townend

Pr Glenn Townend is President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific.