Somewhere along the line, the idea of making disciples got complicated. Well-intentioned teachers and preachers separated the decision to follow Jesus from living a life that imitated Jesus.

But what if it wasn't supposed to be this way?What if Jesus gave us a blueprint for discipleship in his living, as well as his teachings? And what if your first step toward Jesus's greatest calling is as straightforward as understanding three simple truths?

In 1, 2, 3 Disciple, Sam Barber offers hope to the Christian who fervently wants to follow Jesus in making disciples but doesn't know where to start. Sam simplifies discipleship into three specific concepts and explains how they apply to your life:

• Conversion and discipleship are intertwined and should begin at the same time.
• Making disciples first requires becoming Jesus's disciple in several key areas.
• Your first disciples will be those already in community with you.

Ultimately, God does not call us to things for which he won't equip us. The tools you need are already available to you-and 1, 2, 3 Disciple will teach you how to wield them.