What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? At one level, the answer is simple-learn to obey everything Jesus commanded and modeled, relying on the Holy Spirit. And yet, we sometimes sense we have lost our way, with too much attention on programs and not enough attention on pursuing outcomes that align with the way of Jesus. Life in 5-D offers a much-needed correction, calling us back to a clear vision of the goal. . . .
Matt Rusten
Executive Director, Made to Flourish
The ekklesia has needed tools like this for centuries. Now it's here-for such a time as this, when the twenty-first century global Church is yearning to fulfill the Great Commission and realize the End Game (Matt 28:18-20; 24:14).
Chris Beard
Lead Pastor, Peoples Church Cincinnati
https://PeoplesChurch.co / Author of Remarkable https://remarkablethebook.com
Life in 5-D is a look at discipleship that focuses on where we spend most of our productive week-what we do Monday through Friday. This integration of faith and work is often missing in our reflection about our walk and faith. So, this book not only causes us to reflect on what goes into
discipleship but what that looks like in settings we usually do not think about when thinking about our spiritual growth and maturity before God.
Darrell Bock, PhD
Executive Director of Cultural Engagement, The Hendricks Center and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies,
Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas
Jam© Bolds and his co-authors show us . . . how disciples are made at work and not necessarily at church. The chapter on faith, work, and economics is gold.
Bishop Clifton R. Clarke, PhD
Senior Pastor, New Beginnings Church, Simi Valley, CA
Bishop of San Fernando Valley, CA (Church of God, Cleveland)
Western Christianity is facing a crisis of authentic benchmarks. Our spiritual compass spins like fan blades as true north is constantly being redefined by new trends and temporary movements. Life in 5-D is an invitation to stop the madness and do a hard reset of biblical standards that
restore life, health, and balance.
Gene Roncone
Superintendent, Rocky Mountain Ministry Network, The Assemblies of God
[T]here is no such thing as secular employment for the believer. The question is not, 'Are you in ministry?' The question is, 'Who pays you to do ministry?' For some, it is the church. For most, it is the marketplace. Unfortunately, we spend a majority of our time in discipleship preparing people for their hour of serving in the church rather than discipling them on how to use their gift five days a week in all callings to the marketplace. Learning how to see how faith, work, and economics as a starting place for discipleship is a gift that Jam© Bolds and his co-authors are giving to the church. I highly recommend this book. . . .
Douglas Witherup, MTh, D.Min.
Senior Pastor, Multiply Family of Churches
Professor and Author
Dr. Charles Self stands out as one who has redefined an entire era by . . . developing catalytic leaders. In his capable hands, intellect and faith, culture and grace, humanity and history seamlessly merge. He and his co-authors offer a transformative vision and the tools
needed for discipleship to touch all of life.
Rev. Dr. Roger Valci
Pastor and strategist
Founder / President of City Serve Orlando
Jam© Bolds' chapters on faith, work, and economics are gold. The call of Christ to make disciples is made a reality not only within the church walls but in the workplace! These truly golden insights can help build the Church.
Alan Kelso
President/CEO, Living Water Communities LLC