A Discipleship
Primer
A retired pastor's practical guide designed to bridge the missing link in church life: transforming Sunday-only habits into vibrant, 24/7 realities of followship and dynamic spiritual conversion.
A Discipleship Primer
By Trudy Pettibone
"Guide for Essentials of Everyday Conversion"
"Discipleship is the process of learning to follow Jesus. That is about as simple as I can define it."
Meet Pastor Trudy
A Lifetime Devoted back to Sunday-to-Monday Faith
Pastor Trudy Pettibone spent over forty years serving pulpits, conducting community theology, and mentoring faith journeyers. She graduated from the University of South Florida (B.A. in Religious Studies), earned her Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1991), and completed secondary advanced theological studies with a Master in Bible and Cognate Studies at Hebrew Union College (2002).
But Trudy's life is defined much more by what happened on an ordinary Monday in October of 1981—what she refers to as the "Melting Ice Event." Despite years of churchgoers' routines, her spiritual landscape remained frozen. In a pivotal day of Scripture and tears, she experienced true heart conversion.
Now retired, she translates her linguistic credentials, pastoral experiences, and hard-earned realizations into practical discipling steps, designed to protect future generations of disciples from hollow pretense.
Greeting Voice Letter
Trudy shares the vision of "Melting Ice."
"Welcome, friend. I am Trudy Pettibone..."
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Click a reading block section below to evaluate excerpts directly in this browser. Discover Trudy's testimony and the theology backing the melting ice:
The Foreword
"On a Monday in October of 1981, I met Jesus. It's hard to describe what happened that day..."
What is Discipleship?
"Discipleship is the process of learning to follow Jesus. That is about as simple as I can define it..."
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Diagnostic Walk Evaluator
When you thin of your relationship with church and faith, what feels most missing?
Diagnostic Interpretation Complete
Based on your focus: Daily Application
You value structure and everyday integration. Discipleship for you must take active shape during Monday workday commutes and weekend chore files rather than staying confined to church pews.
Suggested Reading block
"Chapter 1: What is Discipleship?"
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Trudy's Theology Devotion
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Inquiries & Speaking
Trudy Pettibone is available for virtual panel workshops, classroom guest lectures, and local church devotions. Get in touch with her administrator to schedule.
Official Media Press Kit
Author biography, high-resolution header photo, and book catalog sellsheet (Printable format).