Jim And Casper Go To Church
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| Author | : Jim Henderson |
| Publisher | : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2007-04-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1414330901 |
What does an atheist think about church? Jim Henderson decided that the best way to find out was to ask! So he recruited an atheist—Matt Casper—to visit twelve leading churches with him and give the “first impression” perspective of a non-believer. Week after week, this spiritual odd couple attended services at churches all over the country and documented their experiences at and reactions to each one. Along the way, they found the real value of their journey in the open and authentic friendship that developed as they talked, questioned, joked, and—most important—listened. Follow along with Jim and Casper on their visits, and eavesdrop as they discuss what they found. Their articulate, sometimes humorous, and always insightful dialogue offers Christians a new view of an environment where we’ve become overly comfortable: the church.
| Author | : Jim Henderson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 169 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Church |
| ISBN | : 9781414358581 |
Henderson hired atheist Casper to accompany him to twelve churches and to then reveal what he found there. The chronicle of their journey offers a glimpse into a kind of relationship that Henderson believes more Christians need to open themselves to--authentic, respectful, transparent friendship with nonbelievers. They collected valuable insights into what nonbelievers see, experience, and feel as visitors in the midst of believers.
| Author | : Mike Sares |
| Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 2011-03-16 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1458732142 |
An exhilarating faith life is a tricky business. But ask anyone who's sought after it--from the founders and members of Scum of the Earth Church in Denver to the apostle Paul, from whose letters the church took its name--and they'll tell you it's worth it.In Pure Scum Mike Sares, pastor of Scum of the Earth, takes us along a faith journey, telling the story of how a pretty normal, middle-aged guy met and became friends with Reese Roper and other members of the band, Five Iron Frenzy, and got hoodwinked by FIF and the Holy Spirit into pastoring of a vibrant church full of artists and skater punks.For anyone--pastor, church leader or plain old Christian--who wants to share the amazing grace of God with the ""left-out"" and ""the right-brained,"" Mike's story will show you what this kind of exhilaration looks like, and more importantly, what it costs. It's a tricky business, but it's worth every step and misstep.
| Author | : ANONIMO |
| Publisher | : Thomas Nelson Publishers |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2008-09-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9781418534202 |
Jim Henderson wants you to open your heart-and your mind-to the non-believers around you. He even once made national news by paying $504 on eBay for "an open mind." He's been known to pay people to go to church. One of those was Matt Casper, an atheist, who-despite their differing values and points of view on life-became a good friend to Jim. In Jim & Casper Go to Church, they talk candidly about church, faith, and friendship. Their conversations are entertaining, provocative, and short; perfect for use as discussion starters in small groups or sermon illustrations. Features include: 8 5-minute video clips Separate versions of the video clips for use as sermon illustrations 3 bonus videos with Hemant Mehta (the eBay atheist)
| Author | : Suzanne Strempek Shea |
| Publisher | : Beacon Press |
| Total Pages | : 330 |
| Release | : 2009-04-01 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0807072257 |
When Pope John Paul II died, Suzanne Strempek Shea, who had not been an active member of a church community for some years, recognized in his mourners a faith-filled passion that she longed to recapture in her own life. So she set out on a pilgrimage to visit a different church every Sunday for one year-a journey that would take her through the broad spectrum of contemporary Protestant Christianity practiced in this country. From a rousing Easter Baptist service in Harlem, to Colorado's Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame for a sing-along at the Cowboy Church; from a roofless Episcopal church in Hawaii, to a storefront African orthodox church where jazz legend John Coltrane is considered a bona fide saint; from the largest church in the country to a small-town church packed for a Sunday school class taught by Jimmy Carter, Shea toured more than thirty states in search of the meaning of Christian faith to the many who practice it. The result, Sundays in America, is an essential guide for those seeking a new house for their worship as well as a colorful road trip for the armchair explorer.
| Author | : Jim Henderson |
| Publisher | : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 2013-09-20 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1414388977 |
The authors of the popular Jim and Casper Go to Church are back! An unlikely friendship began when former pastor Jim Henderson brought atheist Matt Casper with him to visit a series of churches and give his honest feedback on the services. Since then, Casper has spent a lot of time deeply engaging with Jim and other Christians. And the burning question on everyone’s minds is whether Casper has been saved. In Saving Casper, Jim and Casper engage in a new conversation about that question. Most Christians have friends like Casper—people who’ve heard the gospel but still say no—so what happens next? Jim and Casper reveal the surprising answers to questions like: What can an atheist teach us about how to share God with those who don’t believe? What have well-meaning Christians said to Casper that has helped—or hurt—their cause? What, if anything, might bring Casper and other nonbelievers to faith . . . and why does Casper say he’s closer to God now than ever before? Saving Casper is a groundbreaking, game-changing look at evangelism and the “conversion conversation.”
| Author | : Don Everts |
| Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
| Total Pages | : 136 |
| Release | : 2009-08-20 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0830875662 |
Don Everts and Doug Schaupp tell the stories of postmodern people who have come to follow Jesus. They describe the factors that influence how people shift in their perspectives and become open to the Gospel. They provide practical tools to help people enter the kingdom, as well as guidelines for how new believers can live out their Christian faith.
| Author | : Michael Spencer |
| Publisher | : WaterBrook |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 2010-06-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0307459187 |
Have you left the church in search of Jesus? Studies show that one in four young adults claim no formal religious affiliation, and church leaders have long known that this generation is largely missing on Sunday morning. Hundreds of thousands of “church leavers” have had a mentor and pastor, however, in Michael Spencer, known to blog readers as the Internet Monk. Spencer guided a vast online congregation in its search for a more honest and more immediate practice of Christian faith. Spencer discovered the truth that church officials often miss, which is that many who leave the church do so in an attempt to find Jesus. For years on his blog Spencer showed de-churched readers how to practice their faith without the distractions of religious institutions. Sadly, he died in 2010. But now that his last message is available in Mere Churchianity, you can benefit from the biblical wisdom and compassionate teaching that always have been hallmarks of his ministry. With Mere Churchianity, Spencer’s writing will continue to point the disenchanted and dispossessed to a Jesus-shaped spirituality. And along the way, his teachings show how you can find others who will go with you on the journey.
| Author | : Kelly Bean |
| Publisher | : Baker Books |
| Total Pages | : 249 |
| Release | : 2014-06-24 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1441246533 |
As many--young people especially--leave the traditional church in droves, they often still long for a genuine Christian community in which to practice their faith and share their spiritual journeys with others. They want to be faithful but struggle to find a place where they flourish. Whether they've already left the church behind or are merely considering it, readers will find here both heartfelt encouragement and practical steps for finding or creating a community of faith that honors God and offers rest, love, and communion with other believers. Author Kelly Bean broadens our definition of church to include many alternative forms of Christian community. With true stories of those who have given up on church and what they're doing now, this book is also helpful for pastors and churchgoers to help them understand why people leave the church--and what might be done to help them stay.
| Author | : Hugh Halter |
| Publisher | : Baker Books |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2011-10-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1441237461 |
It is safe to say most Christians do not live like Jesus did, have the same influence on people he had, or draw even the slightest curiosity from the on-looking world. Jesus's ability to woo people to him and win their hearts was directly related to how he challenged their assumptions about religion. He not only gave them a unique, personal way to follow him but also showed them how to participate with him in his mission. Sacrilege helps readers rethink what it really means to become like Jesus. It exposes the patterns of thinking that have held the church hostage for years and inspires readers to rethink the way they understand Scripture, family, spiritual formation, conversion, church, sin, and more.
