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Rooted in Jesus

Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28.18-20


Rooted in Jesus is a group course in Christian discipleship. It exists in three formats:

1. A group discipleship course for Africa

Rooted in Jesus was first developed to meet the needs of the people of the Diocese of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. It is the only material of its kind written especially for the use of ordinary African Christians, rather than translated from material developed for the West, where people face different problems and challenges in their Christian lives. Based on scripture memory and highly interactive and practical, it is not a study course but one which invites people to enter together into a living, growing and dynamic relationship with Jesus. It has been translated into many languages and is now in use in 9 African countries.

"I have no doubt that God has commissioned and anointed this course for Africa in much the same way as he is using Alpha in more urban and 'western' settings. We are already starting to see remarkable things in this Diocese as people and congregations are set on fire with the love of Jesus." - Bishop Martin Breytenbach, Diocese of St Mark the Evangelist, South Africa

2. A youth discipleship course for Africa

Rooted in Jesus Junior follows the syllabus of the first two books of the adult course, and is designed for use with young people of 10-18 years of age in Sunday Schools, youth groups and Confirmation classes.

“You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus; and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.”
2 Timothy 2.1-2

3. A group discipleship course for the UK

There are many discipleship materials available for use in the West, and most of them offer a mix of theological education and theological reflection; they are essentially study courses of one kind or another. Rooted in Jesus is not a study course. Based on the conviction that discipleship is the living, experiential process by which we grow into the likeness of Christ, Rooted in Jesus UK, currently in preparation, helps groups of people to enter into a relationship with Jesus and to grow in that relationship to the point where they become his living witnesses, dependent on the Holy Spirit and active in ministry to others. It is intended for use in cell groups and as an alternative or followup to Alpha.

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is in the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear whenheat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit.

Jeremiah 17.7-8

Practicalities

Rooted in Jesus has involved many people in the writing, and many more in its introduction through small ministry teams to dioceses and denominations in Africa. Still others have prayed for those using it, and helped to finance it. A Rooted in Jesus coordinator is appointed by each African diocese, and it is through their support and encouragement that the group leaders have been able to implement what is a very new approach to ministry. We hope to offer similar support to those using the UK version.

Rooted in Jesus for Africa is edited and directed by Alison Morgan. The UK version is being edited by Roger Morgan and Anita Benson. All three versions are published by ReSource.