Discipling Dilemma: A Study of the Discipling Movement Among Churches of Christ

by Flavil R. Yeakley Jr.

Book Overview

This book is a serious, documented study that analyzes the discipling movement objectively, pointing out both strengths and weaknesses for careful consideration by leaders and members of other... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892253118
• ISBN13: 9780892253111
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Gospel Advocate Co
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating MBTI group study!

Yeakley's "Discipling Dilema" is more than an expose of a potentially harmful religious group. With insight, he discusses a healthy view of MBTI Type psychology in groups. The book also offers a rich discussion of the type of Christ (basically "untype-able").If you wish to view or participate in a discussion of Psychological Type and the Bible please visit www.mindspring.com/~rduer Join in the discussion! RD

A vital book for looking at "International Church of Christ"

Yeakley and other scholars critically examine practices and problems of the International Church of Christ, also formerly known as the "Boston Movement." Writers discuss such controversial practices as "discipling" that involves reporting on every aspect of personal life to another member of the church, who advises -- and, some have said, commands -- on such topics as whom to date and what movies to see. Yeakley and his co-authors discuss the ICOC with compassion, and with an eye toward what Christians should admire in the group and its leaders, as well as what beliefs and practices should provoke concern. Included is a FASCINATING analysis done by Yeakley with the Myers-Briggs Type Instrument, analyzing members' perceptions of changes in themselves in the past 10 and 5 years, and comparing these results with results from members of non-Boston churches of Christ, and members of mainline churches (Presbyterian, etc.) He also addresses the Boston leaders' explanations for these changes, and his own analyses. Yeakley is experienced in the use of MMTI and has a long history in the churches of Christ. At least one of the other contributors, Danny Dixon, was involved in the ICOC for many years.Overall, a hard-to-find but vital book for those seeking to learn more about this growing and controversial international movement.