Becoming a follower of Jesus is a huge step, but it's only the first step. The Christian life is a journey. It has its ups and downs, its victories and valleys. Like any journey, it's important to begin in the right direction with the necessary resources at hand. This book is intended to help you on your journey with Jesus. It addresses eight steps for new believers: getting baptized, finding a church home, learning how to pray, growing in God's word, overcoming temptation, discovering God's will, becoming a good steward, and sharing your faith. All of these areas are critical in being a follower or disciple of Jesus. Even if you're not a new believer, there's a lot to learn or relearn in this book. It's concise, biblically-based, and practical.
"I highly recommend this user-friendly resource for congregational leaders working with new believers...Thank you, Dr. Jackson, for authoring this timely book."
– David Sebastian
Dean Emeritus, Anderson University
"What I love about this book is the fact that the steps given are not just sequential; they are also specific and strategic. I am so glad that my friend and brother has written this book and again blessed the Church with his pen. If you follow these steps, you will gain wisdom."
– Bishop Timothy J. Clarke
Senior Pastor, First Church of God
"This is one of the best books I've read on the basics of being a follower of Jesus Christ...Not just anyone can take the principles and complexities of the Bible and make them clear and easy to understand. Dr. Mark Jackson has done just that. What a gift to the Kingdom work of God."
– Marty Grubbs
Senior Pastor, Crossings Community Church