More Ready Than You Realize, Brian D. McLaren
More Ready Than You Realize, Brian D. McLaren
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More Ready Than You Realize
The Power of Everyday Conversations

Author: Brian D. McLaren

Narrator: Larry Black

Unabridged: 4 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 12/02/2008


Synopsis

WARNING: This is not just another book on evangelism. It's a simple idea of evangelism through friendship first, and the opportunities to share your faith that follow. It will bring friendships you already have to a new levels, and create opportunities for new, authentic friendships with those you will eventually meet.OUT: Evangelism as sales pitch, as conquest, as warfare, as ultimatum, as threat, as proof, as argument, as entertainment, as show, as monologue, as something you have to do.IN: Disciple-making as conversation, as friendship, as influence, as invitation, as companionship, as challenge, as opportunity, as conversation, as dance, as something you get to do.You're more ready for this than you realize, and so are your friends!

About Brian D. McLaren

Brian D. McLaren (MA, University of Maryland) is an author, speaker, activist and public theologian. After teaching college English, Brian pastored Cedar Ridge Community Church in the Baltimore-Washington, DC area. Brain has been active in networking and mentoring church planters and pastors for over 20 years. He is a popular conference speaker and a frequent guest lecturer for denominational and ecumenical leadership gatherings in the US and internationally.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Phyllis on July 26, 2020

McLaren’s books are always filled with wisdom. This is no exception. He talks about evangelism, but in such a way that we all can relate to that call. Simple friendship, love of God and love of people. Simple actions, yet often difficult to practice.......more

Goodreads review by Clark on July 06, 2012

I have a love-hate relationship working with author/pastor Brian McClaren. I believe much of what he says needs to be heard by The Church. McClaren’s books are focused on making Christians rethink the way they “do” church and religion. He is determined to make Christianity relevent in our post-moder......more

Goodreads review by Donna on April 23, 2018

This book looks at evangelism from a more modern, disciple-making perspective, rather than an aggressive, more traditional evangelical approach. Since I don't come from that world, this book felt less relevant to me. Also I didn't get much from the repeated references to emails with a questioner int......more

Goodreads review by Molly on March 18, 2025

This book was fascinating, and it was food for thought! It made me want more. While I do not agree with many of the author's points, I think that is what makes it great - it got me thinking and wanting to know more about those topics! He felt like the opposite of CS Lewis as far as Christian scholar......more

Goodreads review by Tim on October 27, 2017

I liked it. I didn’t love it. I would probably give it a 3.5, instead of 4 if that were an option. This book is for those who feel like evangelism is knocking on doors, confrontation, and distance. It teaches a more relational, discipling approach. There wasn’t a lot of depth in the book but I don’t......more