First Steps

First Steps, an excerpt of Follow: Learning to Follow Jesus, will help you develop the seven essential attributes of a disciple of Jesus Christ. By reading the Scripture passages, answering the questions, applying the attributes to your life, and sharing your journey with a spiritual coach, you will learn how to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus.

First Steps, an excerpt of Follow: Learning to Follow Jesus, will help you develop the seven essential attributes of a disciple of Jesus Christ. By reading the Scripture passages, answering the questions, applying the attributes to your life, and sharing your journey with a spiritual coach, you will learn how to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus. First Steps makes an excellent gift to new believers and will help them begin their walk with Christ.

Daniel McNaughton, founder of Learning to Follow Ministries, is a consultant, coach, and trainer who helps leaders develop healthy, discipling, and multiplying churches. He planted Spring Valley Community Church, Royersford, Pennsylvania, serving as Lead Pastor from 2005 to 2011. Daniel was a professor at Valley Forge Christian College for 12 years and also served in staff pastor roles for more than ten years in Boston, Buffalo, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. He earned his BA in Biblical Studies from Evangel University and MATS and PhD degrees in Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and University of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto respectively. He has been married to Amy for over 30 years and has two adult children, Cherisse and Seth.