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The Bold Church Strategy: Serving Our Way Back to the Center of the City

Have you ever wondered why so many churches and so many Christians have such little impact in their communities? The Church, as a movement of believers, once played a central role in the life of American cities. Of late, the Church has largely withdrawn from and (to a lesser degree) been evicted from that role. Most church leaders and other committed Christians recognize this and desire to change it. But, that is easy to say and hard to do. In The Bold Church Strategy, Josh draws on his own multidisciplinary experience and the experience of bold churches and Christians—those with significant Gospel impact in their communities—in setting out a game plan designed to help church leaders and other committed Christians serve their way back to the center of their cities.

Persuasion Points: Practical Responses to Culture’s Toughest Questions

Defending the Christian faith is important, but it isn’t enough. We should all be prepared to defend our faith, but our mission is to fulfill the Great Commission—not just wait for Christ’s return in a church-shaped bunker (Matt. 28:16-20). For this reason, we should also be equipped to proclaim and live out the gospel outside the church’s walls. In this individual or small-group study guide, Josh Hershberger, an attorney, minister and advocate for Christian ideas in public life, sets out practical talking points or “persuasion points” designed to help church leaders and other committed Christians think through and share Biblical truth about the following tough topics: (1) personal autonomy; (2) the crusades, slavery and discrimination; (3) the Christian sexual ethic; (4) pain, suffering, and evil, (5) science and faith and (6) Christ’s exclusive claim about salvation. The ultimate goal of this study guide is to help you confidently proclaim the gospel and live it out in your sphere of influence.

The Good Citizen: A Four-Step Guide to Gospel-Centered Citizenship

As Christians, we are called to be followers of Jesus in every area of our lives, including in our role as citizens (Matt. 28:16-20; Phil. 1:27). But, how exactly are we supposed to do that in an increasingly polarized and plural society? How can we engage in public life without jeopardizing the gospel? Here’s how. In The Good Citizen, Josh Hershberger reviews Biblical principles and the example of Christian citizens across continents and ages. Then, he applies those principles and examples to citizenship in the United States and sets out a practical, four-step plan for gospel-centered citizenship in a divided America. This book includes a Bible study guide for small group or classroom use. Most American Christians want to see the American republic strengthened and renewed for the next generation. But that will not come through novel political strategies. Rather, it will come by prayer and by engaging the government in God’s way. Let’s get to work.