| Faith Acts: A Provocative Call to Live What You Believe Contributor(s): Burroughs, Dillon (Author), Turner, Jimmy (Author) |
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ISBN: 159669467X ISBN-13: 9781596694675 Publisher: New Hope Publishers (AL) OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Social Issues |
| Dewey: 253 |
| LCCN: 2015039897 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.55 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Locality - Chattanooga, Tennessee - Geographic Orientation - Tennessee - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Cultural Region - South |
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| Publisher Description: "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." --James 1:22 Roughly 4,000 people experience homelessness in Chattanooga each year, and the city is home to numerous organizations dedicated to serving them. But no matter how hard they try to reach everyone, Chattanooga's homeless aid agencies simply can't. To make a difference in the lives of those in greatest need, it required more than cathedrals and Bible studies--it required action. Action that began with one homeless man under a bridge eventually grew into a dozen outdoor church services across a city, making it one of the fastest-growing churches in the community and among the largest homeless churches in North America. In Faith Acts, activists and popular writers Dillon Burroughs and Jimmy Turner offer scriptural and personal ministry insights to show that authentic faith is based on how we apply the Bible, not on how much we claim to believe its words. Sharing real-life stories of assisting children living out of hotels, alcoholics dying on the street, and addicts looking for a reason to live, these authors offer a provocative look at how the hope of Christ can change even the worst circumstances--when ordinary, Christian believers commit to the principles of God's Word and "do what it says." |
Contributor Bio(s): Turner, Jimmy: - Jimmy Turner is a man who lives out his faith. A marine who served on the front lines in the Middle East, he is now serving on the front lines in Chattanooga ministering to those often ignored by society. As the founder and executive director of Relevant Hope, a nonprofit organization providing on-site services to the poor and homeless, he is passionate about ministering to the practical needs of people. A gifted writer, he has published a variety of pieces for ActivistFaith and for the popular question and answer website GotQuestions.org. He and wife Shay, along with their children, call Tennessee home.Burroughs, Dillon: - Dillon Burroughs is a best-selling author and coauthor of more than thirty books on issues of spirituality and culture. Known for his collaborative efforts with faith-based leaders, his works range from editing The Apologetics Study Bible for Students to serving behind the scenes for some of today's New York Times best-selling authors. He is a frequent teacher, speaker, and commentator. His works have been featured in more than 325 interviews, including Fox News, CNN, NPR, and major network outlets, as well as leading Christian programs. He serves as a senior writer at the John Ankerberg Show and has been deeply committed to communicating with the millennial generation via leading portals Beliefnet.com and Patheos.com. He lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with his wife and best friend Deborah and their three children. Find out more at DillonBurroughs.com. |