Dissident Discipleship : A Spirituality of Self-Surrender, Love of God, and Love of Neighbor

by Augsburger, David

• ISBN13: 9781587431807
• ISBN10: 1587431807
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-01
• Publisher: Brazos Press

Summary

We all want to improve our spiritual lives, but the task often can seem overwhelming. And while there is no shortage of self-help gurus hawking their wares, not enough Christians are making meaningful progress toward a deeper relationship with God. Now best-selling author David Augsburger reveals the life-giving nature of surrender and service in Dissident Discipleship. Moving beyond self-centered therapies and "Lone Ranger" spirituality, Augsburger reveals that our spiritual lives will grow when we look outside of ourselves and lay down our lives in service to God and neighbor. Anyone interested in the topic of spiritual growth, from pastors to counselors, will be sure to welcome Augsburger's balanced approach.

Author Biography

David Augsburger (Ph.D., Claremont School of Theology) is professor of pastoral care and counseling at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of Caring Enough to Confront and Hate-work: Working through the Pain and Pleasure of Hate.

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(16)
The Practice of---Radical Attachment	23	(34)
``Not believing in Jesus, but believing Jesus and believing what Jesus believed.'' (Core Christology)
The Practice of---Stubborn Loyalty	57	(28)
``True community: where the person you like least always is; if that person dies or disappears, a worse takes the place.'' (Solidarity in Community)
The Practice of---Tenacious Serenity	85	(14)
``Let go, let come, let be, let God; Get up, get going, get to it.'' (Willing Obedience)
The Practice of---Habitual Humility	99	(26)
``Humility claimed is pride renamed.'' (Unpretentious Personhood)
The Practice of---Resolute Nonviolence	125	(22)
``Because my life is in God's hands, I will never take my enemy's life into my hands.'' (The Way of the Cross)
The Practice of---Concrete Service	147	(24)
``The best service ever seen, goes unseen, the best servants are, at their best, secrets.'' (Concern for Others)
The Practice of---Authentic Witness	171	(18)
``Preach the gospel at all times; if necessary, use words.'' (Faithful Presence)
The Practice of---Subversive Spirituality	189	(24)
``My nationality? Christian. My discipleship? Dissident. My spirituality? Subversive.'' (Dissident Discipleship)
Appendix One: Anabaptists Core Convictions	213	(4)
Appendix Two: The Politics of Jesus	217	(4)
Appendix Three: The Sermon on the Mount for Peditation	221	(8)
Appendix Four: The Jesus Prayer for Peditation	229	(2)
Appendix Five: Anabaptist Order of Communion	231	(2)
Appendix Six: The Discipleship Prayer	233	(4)
Bibliography	237