I was talking to a friend the other day who knows some young people who need to start the journey of growing more like Jesus. But, try as she might, she could not find anything that was Bible based and took the discipleship path seriously and comprehensively. I was able to introduce her to Growing Deep and Strong, as the co-author of the Series and tell her what the Series consisted of. She was really excited, because it was just what she had been looking for. I was able to tell her that all the info she required was on the website, http://www.jesuschrist.com.au/
Growing Deep and Strong is an intentional discipleship path for new and maturing Christians that takes them on a journey over a year, or longer if needed, from the point of being born again as a Christian to being able to lead others on the discipleship journey. Growing Deep and Strong has been designed to be easily understood by new Christians, and to help them to study the Bible confidently. It is simple to teach, easy to administrate, and multiplies effective small groups with minimal supervision through equipping and involving ordinary Christians in leadership.
In talking to this friend, I was able to outline the purpose of Growing Deep and Strong. It is to establish new Christians with strong Biblical foundations and to free them from the bondages that they may bring into their Christian life. It also equips them to reach out to people they know and tell them about Jesus whom they now follow, and to lead them effectively in following Jesus and growing to be more like Him.
Growing Deep and Strong is designed to be most profitable when used in a one-on-one or an informal small group setting, rather than a formal classroom teaching series. As a co-author, I have been really encouraged as I have witnessed how life-changing Growing Deep and Strong has been for those who have gone through the Series. From older couples who have gone through it together, to young adults, and even younger people, they have all experienced incredible Christian growth in their lives. And the coaches, who each look after a few new Christians, are often the ones who grow the most, as their Christian faith becomes practical.
If you have been looking for a Bible based Christian discipleship series, either for yourself, or to help someone you know who has just become a Christian, I can thoroughly recommend Growing Deep and Strong to you, because I have seen such positive results in people’s lives. Visit the website, http://www.jesuschrist.com.au/ where you can much more information. You can even download a pdf brochure for your use. You can buy all the materials right from the website and they will be sent to you. If you want to help others grow more like Jesus, buy a Bible and a Coach’s Manual and start working through Growing Deep and Strong for yourself. You’ll be glad you did! Then find another Christian you can disciple. He/she will benefit, and so will you. If you are looking for someone to help you grow as a new Christian, tell him or her about Growing Deep and Strong, and get them to work through it with you. Both you and they will be glad you did it together!
Don’t forget. All the information you will ever need is on the website, http://www.jesuschrist.com.au/ If not, email your enquiry on gdasinfo@jesuschrist.com.au 
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David W Searle
Co-author of Growing Deep and Strong