Great Commandment Principle: Rediscovering the priority of Relationships That Will Transform Your Church, Your Family and Your Life

by David Ferguson

Loving God and loving people means discovering and meeting the needs of others in the same way that Christ has met our needs. This book explains the "Great Commandment Principle" and tells how a commitment to the Great Commission without an equal commitment to the Great Commandment results in "ministry" with little or no depth.

Genres: Counselling

295 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

About the author

Dr. David and Teresa Ferguson have shared a biblical message of health and relevance for more than 25 years. Their passion for seeing the Great Commandment of loving God and loving others lived out among God's people has led them to impact thousands of ministers and their laity. As codirectors of Intimate Life Ministries, they direct a multidisciplinary team that serves more than 35,000 churches in the United States and abroad with training and resources through the strategic partners involved in the Great Commandment Network of denominations, movements, and ministries. David serves as codirector of the Center for Relational Leadership, which provides training and resources in church, business, and community settings. Teresa serves Intimate Life Ministries and the Center for Relational Leadership as a conference speaker, small group facilitator, and mentor for church and business leaders.

David has an M.Ed. from Texas State University and two doctoral degrees from Oxford Graduate School. He is a member of the Oxford Society of Scholars.

David and Teresa have been married for more than 40 years and have coauthored several books and numerous articles. They reside in Austin, Texas, and have three adult children and six grandchildren.

Reviews

[Renee Bergin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book and philosophy.

[Vickie Suddeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was apart of a Sunday morning Adult Class and this book was our reading source. We were given a particular chapter to read during the week, and then it was discussed when we all connected. It is filled with great lessons on family, and relationships in general whether it be church, home, workplace, etc. Great read!

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book recommended by Pastor, it had some good 'principles' for relating to family, loved ones and those around us.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply put. It changed my life!

[Brian Reinholz · Rating 5 out of 5]

The key to successful relationships is understanding our relational needs...our own and others! Critical for the journey to know and be known by others in community