‘The need of the hour is for Spirit-filled, Christ-centred, Father-glorifying, Bible-based, fruitful individuals and churches. This book can only help towards that goal.’ In A Fruitful Life we ponder the teaching of Jesus in John chapter 15, the famous ‘vine’ passage. He is preparing his disciples for his departure and describing how they can be effective witnesses in a hostile world. Just as his instructions revolutionised their lives, so a proper understanding of what he is saying can revolutionise our lives also. It is the heart of the gospel message: the only way to live the Christian life is to allow Jesus to live his life in us and through us. This book includes material for individual reflection and questions for group discussion.

Tony Horsfall is a freelance trainer and retreat leader based in Yorkshire. His BRF books include Resilience in Life and Faith (2019, with Debbie Hawker), A Fruitful Life (2019), Servant Ministry (2019) and Spiritual Growth in a Time of Change (2016). He contributes to BRF’s New Daylight Bible reading notes.