Book Review: Growing Up by Robby Gallaty

I received a copy of this book free of charge for the purpose of an honest review.

I live in the community where the author pastors Brainerd Baptist church. I do not attend this church but I hear and see many great things happening for the glory of God in this church. Naturally, I was very excited to get the chance to review this book just because I see God at work within the community and now after reading this, I am certain that this book explains some of the reasons behind the wonderful work they are doing.

This book is all about being a disciple who makes disciples. The book goes through the process of how to effectively do this. It not only gives you a philosophy for discipleship that is biblical but it also gives you a practical plan for how you can personally work it out in your life with others.

I think this method has been tested and proved true on several occasions. It is important that we grow up in the Word and that we grow up in God. We need to do this in community and these discipleship groups are a great way to do this, as you grow together and become more like Christ, you become more effective for Christ in your community. If you are looking to start a discipleship group then this would be a great book to start with. I recommend you get it.

One quote that the author poses in the form of a question was, "Who are you currently disciplining and who is disciplining you?" It was a great way to be challenged because it is clear in the Bible that we should always be making disciples and being discipled.

Also just to clear up the misconception of the definition of discipleship I will define it here. When Jesus told us to make disciples He made it clear that we are to share the good news of Christ with everyone. However, He also told us to teach these disciples to obey what Jesus commanded. This book is mostly about helping you walk alongside disciples growing them up instead of just sharing Jesus and moving on. I really like that aspect as well. Everyone needs to learn how to walk out this faith and discipleship is how this happens.

You can preorder the book and get some great free resources by going to the link here.