The Purpose Driven Disciple: Implementing Wisdom Pearls for Spiritual Growth

The Purpose Driven Disciple: Implementing Wisdom Pearls for Spiritual Growth

Genuine disciples of Christ must be passionate about what drives them. They will not succumb to being driven by worldly affairs, personalities, egos, status in the community, or programs or events in the church that seek to divert their attention from the goal of being a genuine disciple. For a church to please God, it must develop the driving intensity of the ministry as it reflects on the Great Commission in Matt 28:18–20, establishing purpose driven disciples who grow spiritually, remain healthy, and focus on building the kingdom of God. When disciples are intentional about growing and maturing, they will pray, study, and seek the presence of the Holy Spirit for a greater anointing to become a greater witness for Christ. This book aims to experience God through fellowship and relationship. The Purpose Driven Disciple strives for a strategy of serving through love, growing through teaching, deepening their faith through stewardship, and being passionate through commitment. The purpose driven life is the benchmark for growing deeper through Wisdom Pearls. Inspired by A. W. Tozer’s principles, Turner’s zeal is to make every moment count. "At the age of ninety-seven, I am indeed honored to serve as an endorser of the book, The Purpose Driven Disciple . I thank God for Johnny Turner's deep thoughts and composition of daily devotions for Christian growth. I find it insightful for these times; it is simply magnificent!" --Rudolph McKissick Sr., Pastor Emeritus, Bethel Institutional Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Forida "Dr. Johnny Turner has written a masterpiece for spiritual growth and Christian development. This book is loaded with 'pearls' for living the abundant life, the quiet life, and a quality life. Dr. Turner is one of the most faithful Christian writers in this century. His commitment to biblical principles, Christian ethics, and church growth is a testament to his love for learning. He is answering the call to discipleship according to the apostle Paul's appeal, 'For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ' (Ephesians 4:12)." --R.B. Holmes, Pastor, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Florida " The Purpose Driven Disciple: Implementing Wisdom Pearls for Spiritual Growth is a challenge to those of us who profess Christ. Through self-reflection, Dr. Turner has the reader assess her/his commitment of relationship with God. By employing the language of 'pearls, ' the person on this forty-day journey of self-discovery is repeatedly exposed to the value and purity of God's work and its relevance for today's world and the ways in which Christians are continually called to grow, leaving behind milk for meat." --Linda Hickmon Evans, Pastor, St. Luke Tabernacle, Rochester, New York "In the life of a Christian, being a mature disciple is a goal we all should desire to attain. The Purpose Driven Disciple: Implementing Wisdom Pearls for Spiritual Growth is an instrument that can be used to assist in reaching such a goal. Dr. Turner has profoundly introduced wisdom pearls that are to be treasured in our quest for spiritual growth and personal advancement. As you dive into the richness of God's word and this book through forty days of reflection and revelation, may you find a peace that passes all understanding and grow in ways that may have been unimaginable." --Thurmond N. Tillman, Pastor, First African Baptist Church, Franklin Square, Savannah, Georgia "It gives me a great pleasure to recognize one of the greatest minds of our time, Pastor Johnny Turner. His book, The Purpose Driven Disciple , is a must read. Each chapter is crafted in a way to allow everyone who is a true disciple to glean from these pearls to live a purpose driven life. Let the reading of this book propel you to be the disciple you are destined to be." --Carl Johnson, President, Florida General Baptist Convention Johnny Turner is the Associate Minister of training and teaching the associate ministers at the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando, Florida. Turner is a former Adjunct Professor of the New York Theological Seminary Certificate Program, New York. He is the author of A Biblical Theology of Christian Discipleship and God Is a Strong Shelter: Weathering Storms Through Reading Psalms . He is a certified dean of the Sunday School Publishing Board, USA, and a certified grief counseling specialist.