Rick Johnston Knihy

Focusing on the disciple-making process within local churches, this book provides practical guidance and strategies to enhance spiritual growth and community engagement. It emphasizes the importance of fostering relationships and developing effective teaching methods to nurture discipleship. The content is tailored for church leaders and members seeking to deepen their faith and expand their impact on others, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in church ministry.

Effective leadership is crucial for the vitality of local churches, yet many individuals struggle to maintain their roles. Fostering the growth of these leaders is key to establishing robust congregations and conveying the message of the kingdom to non-believers. A leader's private life significantly underpins their public ministry, highlighting the importance of personal development in sustaining their ability to lead effectively.

The narrative follows Pickens Lee, a musician in Southwest Florida, whose life spirals into chaos when his best friend Jose becomes entangled in identity theft and criminal activities. Their discovery of a mysterious silver object during a fishing trip propels them into a dangerous chase involving the mob and a shadowy government agency. As they navigate from Florida to North Carolina, the story explores themes of friendship and the impact of unforeseen events on their lives, forcing them to confront long-held beliefs and loyalties.

Every local church requires leaders. Many believers are given responsibility to lead but fail to sustain their leadership. Developing the people who lead is essential to building strong churches and demonstrating the kingdom message to those who do not know Christ. The nonpublic lifestyle of a leader is what vitally supports the public expression of his or her grace. Jesus said, "Follow me ... and I will make ... you fishers of men." Those three simple phrases are the essence of Rick Johnston's Next Level Leadership Training. Johnston provides a syllabus for training such leaders. Bible-saturated lessons are the foundation of teaching. Classroom interaction tips, external resource suggestions, and life-implementation steps, given at the end of each lesson, provide the opportunity to increase in grace. Theological foundations, relationship-building assignments, and miracle demonstrations-defined in this text-provide a wide-ranging training course for every local church.