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Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ (The Essentials Set)

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The Essential Workbook for Spiritual Growth

We grow in Christ as we seek him together. Jesus' own pattern of disciple-making was to be intimately involved with others and allow life to rub against life. By gathering in twos or threes to study the Bible and encourage one another, we most closely follow Jesus' example with the twelve disciples. Discipleship Essentials by Greg Ogden is a tool designed to help you follow this pattern.

In each week, you’ll find:

  • a core truth presented in a question-and-answer format
  • a memory verse and accompanying study
  • a field-tested inductive Bible study
  • a reading on the theme for the week
  • questions to draw out key principles in the reading

Ideally designed for groups of three, Discipleship Essentials can also be read as an individual study program, a one-on-one discipling tool, or a small group curriculum. This expanded and completely updated edition also includes a new leader’s guide.

Jesus had a big enough vision to think small. Focusing on a few disciples did not limit his influence; rather, it expanded it. Discipleship Essentials is designed to help you influence others as Jesus did―by investing deeply in a few.


Editorial Reviews

Review

"I have long admired Greg Ogden's rare ability to distill the complex down to the essential. Discipleship Essentials has become a modern classic in the field of discipleship because it does just this. If you've ever looked for a tool to help people you care about understand the core principles and practices of the Christian life, look no further than this book. I have seen it help absolute beginners and advanced disciples alike mature in their walk with Christ in a life-changing way. The book is interactive, thought-provoking, enjoyable and deep. I use it weekly myself."

-- Daniel Meyer, senior pastor, Christ Church of Oak Brook, Illinois

"If you're looking for a shortcut to the likeness of Christ, stop looking because there isn't one. No program or structure can replace the hard, time-consuming, rewarding and utterly fulfilling process of discipleship. Discipleship Essentials is revolutionizing the lives of the people in our church. Everyone can and should use this effective tool!"

-- Jan den Ouden, minister-at-large, OM International, Rotterdam

"Our entire congregation used Discipleship Essentials as the template for a yearlong sermon and small group series. It served as a life-changing tool that united our church family and deepened our faith as a community. Ogden's work is thorough, organized and challenging―a great resource for churches and small groups who desire to grow in their love for the Lord and their commitment to following him."

-- Jane Filkin, associate pastor of community life, First Presbyterian Church, Boulder, Colorado

"I am currently leading my fourth group. The study is a Spirit-inspired study of the skeletal structure of our Christian faith upon which individuals can flesh out the shape of their individual walk with our Lord. If taken seriously and followed as a spiritual discipline, the truths it contains will change the follower's life, and lives that come in contact with the disciple will be touched by God's love. It's a powerful tool in a group for learning to practice confession and being accountable. It is never old for me. The Spirit speaks to me through the Word in the study. I am refreshed every time we meet as a group."

-- Hudson Staffield, president, Chi Rho Ministry

"Greg Ogden's engaging book sets the expectation that every follower of Jesus has the joyful responsibility to invest into two or three regularly and purposefully for the kingdom. For the past ten years, Discipleship Essentials has provided an engaging and balanced approach to the task of raising up mature believers who will then themselves invest in others. I can only imagine that in the next ten years thousands more will be shaped toward maturity because of his important work that gives each believer the inspiration and the framework to do what they were made to do: advance the kingdom by making mature disciples."

-- Timothy J. Yee, minister of young adults, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, California

"One of the most serious challenges facing the church in North America is that of undiscipled church members. Greg Ogden's work seeks to move Sunday-only consumer Christians into the adventurous life of following Jesus on a daily basis in authentic community. It provides an indispensable resource to help local churches address this challenge."

-- Eddie Gibbs, professor, Fuller Theological Seminary and author of ChurchNext

"Discipleship Essentials is the most effective tool I know of for use in encouraging actual growth in personal discipleship. I give it to all of the pastors I am working with in congregational transformation and missional engagement because growing disciples is essential to their congregations' vitality."

-- E. Stanley Ott, president, The Vital Churches Institute

Review

"Discipleship Essentials is the most effective tool I know of for use in encouraging actual growth in personal discipleship. I give it to all of the pastors I am working with in congregational transformation and missional engagement because growing disciples is essential to their congregations' vitality."

-- E. Stanley Ott, president, The Vital Churches Institute

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discipleship

S.J. · September 22, 2025

I love this inductive study on discipleship. I’m on this discipleship journey with three other friends. It’s building a foundation for me for discipleship.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for discipleship

H.C. · July 18, 2025

I keep on coming back as a youth pastor to use this as a discipleship tool with my students. The study creates an atmosphere of vulnerability, accountability, and maturity. Highly recommend

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Tool For Multiplying Disciples

D.D.P.C. · June 15, 2011

I have used this workbook with men one on one; in a triad; and in a group of four. In all three groups the participants have enjoyed the study, the group time, and have gone on to make more disciples by using the book to disciple others. As a pastor and life Coach I have used this tool for a few years now, and still think it's the best tool to get Christians together and grounded in the Christian basics - theologically, philosophically, and with a Christo-centric focus for all of life.In Ogden's own words he says he designed this discipleship workbook as a tool to accomplish these three elements to create a climate for the Holy Spirit to bring accelerated growth:1) "The first element is the unchanging truth of God's word" (each chapter contains a core truth based on a memory verse, and includes an inductive bible study with discussion questions based on the passage for study, discussion, and application).2) "The second element in the Holy Spirit's laboratory is transparent relationships...Transformation occurs when we grapple with the truth of God's Word in the context of transparent relationships. It is a biblical axiom that the Holy Spirit will have free sway in our lives to the extent to which we open ourselves up to one another. Honesty with God is not sufficient. We give God permission to reshape our lives when we risk self-evaluation and confession to others. We can't grow in Christ by ourselves. We are people made for community" (each chapter has a selected reading after the inductive Bible study on the topic of discussion - these selections are short and very good).3) "The third element that creates the climate for transformation is mutual accountability...Accountability means giving your discipling partners authority to call you to keep the commitments you have made to one another."The book includes 25 Chapters and takes about 2-4 hours to work through between the lesson and discussion time (it goes faster if everyone works on their lesson first - my recommendation). Here is how the lessons are arranged:Part One: Growing Up In Christ (C1 Making Disciples; C2 Being a Disciple; C3 Quiet Time; C4 Bible Study; C5 Prayer; and C6 Worship)Part Two: Understanding the Message of Christ (C7 The Three-Person God; C8 Made in God's Image; C9 Sin; C10 Grace; C11 Redemption; C12 Justification; C13 Adoption)Part Three: Becoming Like Christ (C14 Filled with the Holy Spirit; C15 Fruit of the Holy Spirit; C16 Trust; C17 Love; C18 Justice; C19 Witness)Part Four: Serving Christ (C20 The Church; C21 Ministry Gifts; C22 Spiritual Warfare; C23 Walking in Obedience; C24 Sharing the Wealth; C25 Money - and the Appendix on Building a Discipleship Ministry)In meeting with several different groups (and counting) I have found all three of the above elements taking place. This book fosters deep theological discussion, fosters healthy accountability, and leads to numerous new Christ-like habits that benefit the individuals in the discipleship group, and the lives that they touch on a daily basis. I have seen more effective discipleship multiplication using this workbook than any other tool I've tried. I highly recommend it!

5.0 out of 5 stars The title accurately describes the content

a. · September 21, 2010

This revised edition of Ogden's book has hours of time, experimentation, and thought put into it. It is useful for laying down the essentials for guiding someone into the journey of becoming apprentices of Jesus and becoming more like Him. It is simple enough to guide a new believer, yet comprehensive in scope to provide a complete framework for the Christian life for those who have never been on an intentional discipleship journey. I am presently using it as the basic curriculum/content for the Life-to-Life discipleship process in our church. By Life-to-Life I mean, 2 to 3 believers meeting together for a season of time with an intentional goal to grow in Christian maturity in the context of one life sharpening another life i.e. community. I like the way Ogden lays out the structure of each chapter by focusing on a core truth, then a memory verse, bible study, and reading that gives a simple explanation of the topic for that week. Woven into each bible study is the practice of "inductive study method" which equips the learner how to study scripture for him/herself. If the disciple will give 10 to 20 minutes to this material a day, each lesson can be completed in 4-5 days. If the pair or "Triad" (groups of 3) meet consistently each week, the journey is about six months. This is important b/c it is NOT the curriculum that makes disciples, the curriculum simply provides a context, direction, and structure for the relationships to grow and be shaped by God during the discipleship process. The book is missing a few key subjects such as instructions on baptism and the Lord's Supper and could use more tips, exercises, ideas, etc. for putting the info learned into action. However, if those in the Life-to-Life group are aware of this and are willing to obey what they are learning, they should be able to move into application if they are intentional about it.

great tool

m.r. · June 12, 2013

this book really surpassed my expectations. I have started a lot of books like this, most of them over-promising and under-delivering. This book is not flashy or trendy, but is simple, quality discipleship material. I'm going through the book with 3 other guys. We do the reading/reflecting on our own and then meet Saturday mornings at A&W to talk about what we're learning. What i like it that the content is scripture based, the workload is challenging(but not unrealistic), and the book covers all the basic aspects of what it means to be a dedicated Christ-follower, within 6 months. Would recommend it to anyone wanting to grow in their spiritual maturity, and to any churches looking for a solid discipleship tool.

An essential book for increasing awareness in Christianity

Y. · July 9, 2019

An excellent book as part of a discipleship group to work through methodically. I am enjoying it immensely.

Five Stars

A.C. · October 26, 2016

Great discussion starting material for growth as a Disciple.

excellent resource for discipling

M.I.W. · April 1, 2021

i bought this to help me disciple someone and have found that the layout and content really helpful. The only downside is that the 2 books that i bought have [Space left inentionally blank in the original book.] where there should be space to write your answers. I am presuming that this is a printing error and should have been removed. This oversight sadly makes using the book a little awkward for you to write responses to questions.

very American and useful to the very disciplined

R.W. · September 1, 2017

A bit dated, very American and useful to the very disciplined.

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Over 300,000 Copies Sold!

The Essential Workbook for Spiritual Growth

We grow in Christ as we seek him together. Jesus' own pattern of disciple-making was to be intimately involved with others and allow life to rub against life. By gathering in twos or threes to study the Bible and encourage one another, we most closely follow Jesus' example with the twelve disciples. Discipleship Essentials by Greg Ogden is a tool designed to help you follow this pattern.

In each week, you’ll find:

  • a core truth presented in a question-and-answer format
  • a memory verse and accompanying study
  • a field-tested inductive Bible study
  • a reading on the theme for the week
  • questions to draw out key principles in the reading

Ideally designed for groups of three, Discipleship Essentials can also be read as an individual study program, a one-on-one discipling tool, or a small group curriculum. This expanded and completely updated edition also includes a new leader’s guide.

Jesus had a big enough vision to think small. Focusing on a few disciples did not limit his influence; rather, it expanded it. Discipleship Essentials is designed to help you influence others as Jesus did―by investing deeply in a few.


Editorial Reviews

Review

"I have long admired Greg Ogden's rare ability to distill the complex down to the essential. Discipleship Essentials has become a modern classic in the field of discipleship because it does just this. If you've ever looked for a tool to help people you care about understand the core principles and practices of the Christian life, look no further than this book. I have seen it help absolute beginners and advanced disciples alike mature in their walk with Christ in a life-changing way. The book is interactive, thought-provoking, enjoyable and deep. I use it weekly myself."

-- Daniel Meyer, senior pastor, Christ Church of Oak Brook, Illinois

"If you're looking for a shortcut to the likeness of Christ, stop looking because there isn't one. No program or structure can replace the hard, time-consuming, rewarding and utterly fulfilling process of discipleship. Discipleship Essentials is revolutionizing the lives of the people in our church. Everyone can and should use this effective tool!"

-- Jan den Ouden, minister-at-large, OM International, Rotterdam

"Our entire congregation used Discipleship Essentials as the template for a yearlong sermon and small group series. It served as a life-changing tool that united our church family and deepened our faith as a community. Ogden's work is thorough, organized and challenging―a great resource for churches and small groups who desire to grow in their love for the Lord and their commitment to following him."

-- Jane Filkin, associate pastor of community life, First Presbyterian Church, Boulder, Colorado

"I am currently leading my fourth group. The study is a Spirit-inspired study of the skeletal structure of our Christian faith upon which individuals can flesh out the shape of their individual walk with our Lord. If taken seriously and followed as a spiritual discipline, the truths it contains will change the follower's life, and lives that come in contact with the disciple will be touched by God's love. It's a powerful tool in a group for learning to practice confession and being accountable. It is never old for me. The Spirit speaks to me through the Word in the study. I am refreshed every time we meet as a group."

-- Hudson Staffield, president, Chi Rho Ministry

"Greg Ogden's engaging book sets the expectation that every follower of Jesus has the joyful responsibility to invest into two or three regularly and purposefully for the kingdom. For the past ten years, Discipleship Essentials has provided an engaging and balanced approach to the task of raising up mature believers who will then themselves invest in others. I can only imagine that in the next ten years thousands more will be shaped toward maturity because of his important work that gives each believer the inspiration and the framework to do what they were made to do: advance the kingdom by making mature disciples."

-- Timothy J. Yee, minister of young adults, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, California

"One of the most serious challenges facing the church in North America is that of undiscipled church members. Greg Ogden's work seeks to move Sunday-only consumer Christians into the adventurous life of following Jesus on a daily basis in authentic community. It provides an indispensable resource to help local churches address this challenge."

-- Eddie Gibbs, professor, Fuller Theological Seminary and author of ChurchNext

"Discipleship Essentials is the most effective tool I know of for use in encouraging actual growth in personal discipleship. I give it to all of the pastors I am working with in congregational transformation and missional engagement because growing disciples is essential to their congregations' vitality."

-- E. Stanley Ott, president, The Vital Churches Institute

Review

"Discipleship Essentials is the most effective tool I know of for use in encouraging actual growth in personal discipleship. I give it to all of the pastors I am working with in congregational transformation and missional engagement because growing disciples is essential to their congregations' vitality."

-- E. Stanley Ott, president, The Vital Churches Institute

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discipleship

S.J. · September 22, 2025

I love this inductive study on discipleship. I’m on this discipleship journey with three other friends. It’s building a foundation for me for discipleship.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for discipleship

H.C. · July 18, 2025

I keep on coming back as a youth pastor to use this as a discipleship tool with my students. The study creates an atmosphere of vulnerability, accountability, and maturity. Highly recommend

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Tool For Multiplying Disciples

D.D.P.C. · June 15, 2011

I have used this workbook with men one on one; in a triad; and in a group of four. In all three groups the participants have enjoyed the study, the group time, and have gone on to make more disciples by using the book to disciple others. As a pastor and life Coach I have used this tool for a few years now, and still think it's the best tool to get Christians together and grounded in the Christian basics - theologically, philosophically, and with a Christo-centric focus for all of life.In Ogden's own words he says he designed this discipleship workbook as a tool to accomplish these three elements to create a climate for the Holy Spirit to bring accelerated growth:1) "The first element is the unchanging truth of God's word" (each chapter contains a core truth based on a memory verse, and includes an inductive bible study with discussion questions based on the passage for study, discussion, and application).2) "The second element in the Holy Spirit's laboratory is transparent relationships...Transformation occurs when we grapple with the truth of God's Word in the context of transparent relationships. It is a biblical axiom that the Holy Spirit will have free sway in our lives to the extent to which we open ourselves up to one another. Honesty with God is not sufficient. We give God permission to reshape our lives when we risk self-evaluation and confession to others. We can't grow in Christ by ourselves. We are people made for community" (each chapter has a selected reading after the inductive Bible study on the topic of discussion - these selections are short and very good).3) "The third element that creates the climate for transformation is mutual accountability...Accountability means giving your discipling partners authority to call you to keep the commitments you have made to one another."The book includes 25 Chapters and takes about 2-4 hours to work through between the lesson and discussion time (it goes faster if everyone works on their lesson first - my recommendation). Here is how the lessons are arranged:Part One: Growing Up In Christ (C1 Making Disciples; C2 Being a Disciple; C3 Quiet Time; C4 Bible Study; C5 Prayer; and C6 Worship)Part Two: Understanding the Message of Christ (C7 The Three-Person God; C8 Made in God's Image; C9 Sin; C10 Grace; C11 Redemption; C12 Justification; C13 Adoption)Part Three: Becoming Like Christ (C14 Filled with the Holy Spirit; C15 Fruit of the Holy Spirit; C16 Trust; C17 Love; C18 Justice; C19 Witness)Part Four: Serving Christ (C20 The Church; C21 Ministry Gifts; C22 Spiritual Warfare; C23 Walking in Obedience; C24 Sharing the Wealth; C25 Money - and the Appendix on Building a Discipleship Ministry)In meeting with several different groups (and counting) I have found all three of the above elements taking place. This book fosters deep theological discussion, fosters healthy accountability, and leads to numerous new Christ-like habits that benefit the individuals in the discipleship group, and the lives that they touch on a daily basis. I have seen more effective discipleship multiplication using this workbook than any other tool I've tried. I highly recommend it!

5.0 out of 5 stars The title accurately describes the content

a. · September 21, 2010

This revised edition of Ogden's book has hours of time, experimentation, and thought put into it. It is useful for laying down the essentials for guiding someone into the journey of becoming apprentices of Jesus and becoming more like Him. It is simple enough to guide a new believer, yet comprehensive in scope to provide a complete framework for the Christian life for those who have never been on an intentional discipleship journey. I am presently using it as the basic curriculum/content for the Life-to-Life discipleship process in our church. By Life-to-Life I mean, 2 to 3 believers meeting together for a season of time with an intentional goal to grow in Christian maturity in the context of one life sharpening another life i.e. community. I like the way Ogden lays out the structure of each chapter by focusing on a core truth, then a memory verse, bible study, and reading that gives a simple explanation of the topic for that week. Woven into each bible study is the practice of "inductive study method" which equips the learner how to study scripture for him/herself. If the disciple will give 10 to 20 minutes to this material a day, each lesson can be completed in 4-5 days. If the pair or "Triad" (groups of 3) meet consistently each week, the journey is about six months. This is important b/c it is NOT the curriculum that makes disciples, the curriculum simply provides a context, direction, and structure for the relationships to grow and be shaped by God during the discipleship process. The book is missing a few key subjects such as instructions on baptism and the Lord's Supper and could use more tips, exercises, ideas, etc. for putting the info learned into action. However, if those in the Life-to-Life group are aware of this and are willing to obey what they are learning, they should be able to move into application if they are intentional about it.

great tool

m.r. · June 12, 2013

this book really surpassed my expectations. I have started a lot of books like this, most of them over-promising and under-delivering. This book is not flashy or trendy, but is simple, quality discipleship material. I'm going through the book with 3 other guys. We do the reading/reflecting on our own and then meet Saturday mornings at A&W to talk about what we're learning. What i like it that the content is scripture based, the workload is challenging(but not unrealistic), and the book covers all the basic aspects of what it means to be a dedicated Christ-follower, within 6 months. Would recommend it to anyone wanting to grow in their spiritual maturity, and to any churches looking for a solid discipleship tool.

An essential book for increasing awareness in Christianity

Y. · July 9, 2019

An excellent book as part of a discipleship group to work through methodically. I am enjoying it immensely.

Five Stars

A.C. · October 26, 2016

Great discussion starting material for growth as a Disciple.

excellent resource for discipling

M.I.W. · April 1, 2021

i bought this to help me disciple someone and have found that the layout and content really helpful. The only downside is that the 2 books that i bought have [Space left inentionally blank in the original book.] where there should be space to write your answers. I am presuming that this is a printing error and should have been removed. This oversight sadly makes using the book a little awkward for you to write responses to questions.

very American and useful to the very disciplined

R.W. · September 1, 2017

A bit dated, very American and useful to the very disciplined.

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