Discipleship University

COOKEVILLE FIRST UMC

Discipleship University Explained

Cookeville First is excited to introduce Discipleship University, a resource for individuals, classes, and small groups as they seek to grow in discipleship and deepen their faith. Below, you will see a list of larger themes and their associated reading lists.

Transformative Discipleship

These studies provide a profound look into the gifts of spiritual disciplines and personal spiritual transformation.

The Good and Beautiful Series, James Bryan Smith: The Good and Beautiful God; The Good and Beautiful Life; The Good and Beautiful Community

Understanding the Enneagram: The Road Back to You, Suzanne Stabile; Spiritual Rhythms of the Enneagram, Adele Ahlberg Calhoun

Discipling Disciplines and Devotions: Spiritual Autobiography, Richard Peace; Invitations from God, Adele Ahlberg Calhoun; The Spiritual Disciplines Handbook, Adele Ahlberg Calhoun; Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition; Devotional Classics, Richard Foster and James Bryan Smith; Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster

Dallas Willard: Renovation of the Heart; The Spirit of the Disciplines

Wesleyan/Methodist Perspectives

We are a part of a special tradition with distinct perspectives on matters of faith and Christian living. These selections explore Wesleyan history and Methodist theology.

Adam Hamilton: Unafraid; John, The Gospel of Light and Life; Unleashing the Word; Creed

Tom Berlin: Restored; Reckless Love; Defying Gravity

John Wesley: A Plain Account of Christian Perfection

Methodist History and Practice: The Scripture Way of Salvation, Kenneth Collins; The Class Meeting, Kevin Watson; Wesley and the People Called Methodists, Richard P. Heitzenrater

Better Lives Through Christian Living

Knowing and understanding the word is a cornerstone of our faith. These topics show us the practical application of Biblical principals in various areas of our lives.

Marriage: The ZimZum of Love, Rob Bell; Love to Stay, Adam Hamilton

Finances: Financial Peace University, Dave Ramsey

Parenting/Family: The Blessing, John Trent and Gary Smalley; The Very Best, Hands on, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Tim Shoemaker
Biblical Studies

John Wesley called himself “a man of one book.” These opportunities explore the “One Book” that is the source of our faith.: The Grand Sweep, J. Edward Kalas; What is the Bible, Rob Bell; Disciple 1, Disciple 1 Fast Track; Disciple 2

Christian Wisdom

Knowing and understanding the word is a cornerstone of our faith. These topics show us the practical application of Biblical principals in various areas of our lives.

Bob Goff: Love Does; Everybody Always

Richard Rohr: Falling Upwards; Immortal Diamond; The Divine Dance

Henry Nouwen: Life of the Beloved; The Way of the Heart; In the Name of Jesus

C.S. Lewis: Mere Christianity; Miracles; The Four Loves

Rachel Held Evans: Searching for Sunday; Inspired

Diana Butler Bass: A People’s History of Christianity

Brene Brown: Daring Greatly; Braving the Wilderness; Dare to Lead

Philip Yancey: What’s So Amazing About Grace; Vanishing Grace; The Bible Jesus Read

COOKEVILLE FIRST

Video Study Opportunities

Watch sermons, lessons, themed study series and our regular Grace Note lessons on our YouTube channel.

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Dr. Kevin Conrad

Weekly Grace Notes

Grace Upon Grace

In his recent sermon series, Dr. Kevin Conrad explored the heritage of grace that defined the Methodist Movement. Click here to read the sermons and learn more about we express grace, salvation, and Christian living!

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