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The Crisis of Discipleship in the Western Church
This chapter explores the gap between the vision of Christian life and the everyday life of most Christians, with symptoms including celebrity pastor falls and political polarization. It discusses the measurement of Christian identity and the challenges in determining the number of practicing Christians. The chapter emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to discipleship and the need for a practice-based, habit-oriented, and authentic discipleship rooted in Jesus' gospel.