How many churches have you left behind? For longtime teaching pastor Doug Brendel, the answer is what he calls “a bunch.” In this sometimes humorous yet searingly honest memoir, Doug... More > retraces his own often-peculiar journey, shining a spotlight on his own shortcomings — as well as a wide range of ministry strategies. How do churches succeed or fail, or manage to do both simultaneously? This question, and some occasionally unnerving answers, serve to frame this intensely personal narrative. From mega-church to small church, from house church to street church, the extraordinary story of Why I Quit the Church is a thought-provoking, maybe even inspiring, adventure.< Less
Four entertaining encounters with an extraordinary person called Jesus... These are dramatic monologues based on the historical accounts of the Scriptures: a salesman attacked by a stranger, a... More > shepherd visited by angels, a religious leader sneaking around under cover of night, and a human snail.< Less
People talk about "loving God," but come on ... How do you really DO that? Here are some very real and very practical insights that can change the way you live!