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In today's postmodern culture, people come to Jesus in a wide variety of ways. If conversion ever was a mechanical, linear process, it is so no longer. Yet neither is it a nebulous spiritual wandering that never culminates in decision and commitment.Don Everts and Doug Schaupp have listened to the stories of two thousand postmodern people who have come to follow Jesus. While their stories are very different, certain common themes emerge. Postmodern evangelism may be a mysterious and organic process, but it also goes through common and discernible phases, as people cross thresholds from distrust to trust, from complacency to curiosity and from meandering to seeking.The authors describe the factors that influence how people change their perspectives and become open to the gospel. They provide practical tools for helping people enter the kingdom, and guidelines for how new believers can live out their Christian faith.

What does it take to have a spiritually vibrant household? Original research from the Barna Group and Lutheran Hour Ministries shows that some of the healthiest homes extend beyond the nuclear family. Don Everts shows how these households practice spirituality, hospitality, and community that make them delightful places to live and thrive.

Exploring the diverse gifts that individuals possess, this book delves into spiritual, civic, artistic, and entrepreneurial talents. Drawing on recent research, it highlights how recognizing and utilizing these gifts can significantly impact communities. The author emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with others through our unique contributions, offering insights into how to effectively identify and deploy our abilities for the greater good.

Most folks think of Jesusas the man who started Christianity. But it turns outhe wasn't just a man,and he didn't just start Christianity. Most folks think of Jesusas an other-worldly religious leader,a great moral teacher,or maybe they don't think of him at all. But he had dirty feet,partied,cooked breakfastand got himself killed. Who was this guy?Why did people hate him so much? And why should I care? Whether you've never looked closely at the Christian faith or you've dismissed it as irrelevant, you owe yourself a glance at a Jesus unencumbered by stereotypes. You might be surprised at what you see.

When Christians join together to pursue the common good of our neighborhoods, we bring hope to the world, credibility to the church, and glory to God. Filled with original research from the Barna Group and Lutheran Hour Ministries, this book from Don Everts offers constructive, practical ways that Christians and churches can bless our local communities.

Don Everts grew up assuming that spiritual conversations are always painful and awkward. But his surprising—and sometimes embarrassing—stories affirm what Scripture and the latest research reveal: spiritual conversations can actually be a delight. With original research from the Barna Group on spiritual conversations in the digital age, this book offers fresh insights and best practices for how to become eager conversationalists.

The call to a deeper, more impactful life emphasizes that faith is not about comfort or conventional success. Instead, it challenges readers to embrace a mission that is immediate and personal, highlighting that everyone is invited to participate in meaningful actions within their own communities. This perspective encourages a transformative approach to living out one's faith actively and purposefully in the present moment.