Defines the distinctive characteristics of true Christian discipleship derived from following the pattern of the life and death of Jesus Christ. This pattern consists of the three conditions of, in the author's words, 'self-denial, taking up the Cross, and following Jesus.' Concludes that spiritual discipline and the conditions for discipleship are one and the same reality. Co-published with the Episcopal Divinity School.

"...I found the content worthwhile throughout...Theology students have a profitable text here..." - Review For Religious

"...There are some excellent points that make the book well worth reading....He richly describes the unchosen crosses of the urban poor, women and gay people, and he challenges the corporate Church to take up those crosses as its own....The ChristianDisciple is a rich book that is a valuable resource for the preacher or the teacher." - Virginia Seminary Journal

"...There are some excellent points that make the book well worth reading....He richly describes the unchosen crosses of the urban poor, women and gay people, and he challenges the corporate Church to take up those crosses as its own....The Christian Disciple is a rich book that is a valuable resource for the preacher or the teacher." - Virginia Seminary Journal

"...I found the content worthwhile throughout...Theology students have a profitable text here..." - Review For Religious