In Rogue Principles That Grow Church Community, we look more closely at the phenomenon of church family and seek to answer the question of how to grow closer as a church family. The Bible doesn't come out and tell us, "To function well as a church family, do these ten things." However, it does give us some powerful principles and guidelines to follow. We've identified five Rogue Principles from Scripture to help us function well as a church family. These Rogue Principles yield revolutionary results and radical change. Find out how God can use the Rogue Principles as a catalyst to launch you into deeper relationship with Him and others. Experience how our love for each other demonstrates to the world the love and power of Jesus Christ to change lives

At nineteen, I was focused on girls and motorcycles. I had a relationship with Christ, but it was on my terms. After leaving college for lack of funds, I went to work in a feed mill in downtown Minneapolis. In that feed mill, working under very poor conditions, I met two guys whom God used to change my life. These two former hippies had come to Christ and were totally surrendered to Him. I had never experienced men living out their faith so boldly and authentically. They exuded God's character. On breaks, they'd pull tattered New Testaments from their pockets and devour God's Word as if they'd die without it. After watching these two men for a couple weeks, I went home one night, knelt by my bed and begged God to give me the kind of relationship with Him that I saw modeled by these two men. God answered my prayer and I haven't been the same since One of the changes God brought about in me was an insatiable desire to get to know Him better by hanging out with Him in His Word. Jeremiah declared, "When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty." (Jeremiah 15:16) Jeremiah's prayer has become mine. And if his prayer is not yours already, I pray that this book will lead you there. - Rob Fischer

This is a book on finding God to be enough when the pain doesn't go away. My chief purpose in writing this book is to come along side you through the fellowship of suffering. You may be looking for answers, and I hope many of your questions will be answered in this book. But beyond the mere words on these pages, please allow me to walk together with you to the One who alone has all the answers. God has answers beyond those of the intellect and even of the heart. May you know and rest in the Most High God, who loves you, cares for you, and even likes you Knowing God is ultimately more profound and more satisfying than having all our difficult questions answered. This is precisely what God did with Job when he was in the middle of his deep, agonizing suffering. After 37 chapters of questions and pleas for answers, God completely satisfied all of Job's searching questions when He put His hands on Job's cheeks and said, "Look into my eyes and see your God."

Communication is one of the most strategic factors on the battlefield. Open communication lines are vital for coordination and execution of the mission. If the enemy can intercept or disrupt our communications, our mission is at risk. Prayer is our communication link with God. Is it any wonder that the evil one would like nothing better than to disrupt our communications with God? If our communication with the Father is interrupted, our relationship is jeopardized. Jesus Christ has put us on alert until He returns. Jesus urges us to "be on the alert," "keep watch," and "be ready." One of the primary ways we maintain our vigilance is through prayer-constant communication-with Him. Paul urged us to "Be alert and always keep on praying...." (Ephesians 6:18) On Alert helps us hone our skills in praying in order to experience an ever deepening relationship with Jesus Christ. "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." (Colossians 4:2)

Strategies for Discipleship is a small group curriculum. The Strategies for Discipleship are relational skills that equip followers of Jesus in propelling themselves and others forward in their relationship with God. The Strategies for Discipleship are biblical, relational, transferable disciple-making skills. We present these skills in a seven-week, small group format with both personal projects and small group discussion elements. The goal of Strategies for Discipleship is a deeper relationship with God that results in life change-life change in you and in others whom you lead, interact with, and influence. Discipleship is neither optional nor the deluxe tour for Christians As disciples of Jesus Christ, we intentionally follow Jesus, growing in relationship with him and inviting him daily to transform us making us more like him. How do we disciple others? We must model and coach discipleship. Discipleship is more caught than taught. Discipleship occurs in the context of the community of Christ and in spiritual partnership with other followers of Christ. "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." (Proverbs 27:17) Attend to the skills of discipling others and not merely the content of our teaching. We can effectively disciple others One-on-one, in small groups and even in larger groups. We often assume that one-on-one discipleship is the best possible combination. But, one-on-one discipleship is not always the most effective means of discipling others. There are times in which discipling others can be much more effective in groups. Discipleship is a life-long process. Paul wrote to the Christ-followers in Philippi, "I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns." (Philippians 1:6 NLT)

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As followers of Christ, God has ordained that we should each team up with other men around us. In warfare, the one who goes off by himself and leaves his unit is AWOL. He's a deserter. The victors team up together. They stand and fight together. They care for and support one another. This book is a practical book on how to do that in everyday life. Comrades in Arms challenges men to pursue Christ in the company of other men. We call this spiritual partnership. Spiritual partnership with other men who are following Christ is one of the most powerful, yet most neglected means for deepening our relationship with Christ and experiencing spiritual transformation. Over the past eleven years, God has leveraged my spiritual partnerships with men to move me closer to Jesus Christ and change my life profoundly. Today, I wouldn't be without a spiritual partner-a comrade in arms - Rob Fischer

God created us for relationship with him, but what does that look like? How do we interact with God? What does he expect from us? We are to love God, but what is this about enjoying him? Two-way communication is a hallmark of any relationship, so how does communication function in our relationship with God? How does God speak to us? How do we recognize his voice? What do we do with what he tells us? Rob seeks to answer all these questions and more through the Scriptures and lots of examples from his own life, so that you too may be enthralled with God "Rob Fischer enjoys God and this book is a practical, easy-to-read primer for anyone who seeks the same delight. Through personal examples and crystal clear explanation Rob takes complex theological issues like prayer, the fear of God, hearing God's voice, and loving God and 'puts the cookies on the bottom shelf' so that anyone can understand. If you struggle in your relationship with God, as we all do from time to time, you will find helpful clarity and down-to-earth encouragement in this short book. I intend to pass this book around. Every follower of Jesus Christ can benefit from reading Enthralled with God." -Dan H. Jarrell, Teaching Pastor at ChangePoint, Anchorage, Alaska

Rob Fischer writes, "Having grown up in a semi-rural suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, I never viewed my childhood as unique or out-of-the-ordinary. But my wife-raised in Chicago-assures me otherwise. Largely because of her laughter and amazement over my childhood escapades and because of her prompting to do so, I've agreed to preserve these stories in Becoming Tarzan. I hope you find as much enjoyment in reading them as I did living them " If you're a Baby Boomer, you'll no doubt relate well with the author's fancifully true anecdotes from the 50s and 60s. If you were born sometime after that period, you'll love his stories, wishing that you too had experienced that less encumbered era. But no matter who you are, you'll find yourself feeling good, amused, perhaps aghast, and sometimes laughing aloud at Rob's whimsical story-telling style. Rob currently lives in Spokane Valley, Washington, with his wife, Linda. They enjoy their three married children and seven adorable grandchildren.