Search & Rescue: Becoming a Disciple Who Makes a Difference

by Neil Cole

Christians today are on a rescue mission. Each of us is called to get involved in God's plan to make disciples. A former California lifeguard, Neil Cole weaves together his personal experiences of

Genres: Discipleship, Church

240 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2008

About the author

Neil Cole was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. While studying at CSULB he encountered the Good News of Jesus Christ and turned his life over to Him, never looking back. His journey in God's kingdom brought him to serve in a mega church, a local community church and now small rapidly multiplying organic churches that meet in homes, campuses and places of business all over the world. Neil travels around the world sowing the seeds of God's kingdom, catalyzing the development of organic church networks and coaching leaders. He has been married for over 26 years to Dana and has three adult children--Heather, Erin and Zach.

Reviews

[Robby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book for the practicality and story telling. Neil has this way with words that makes me feel like I'm sitting in his living room just having a personal conversation with him about life. It is evident that Neil takes discipleship seriously and his stories from his life connect well with readers and personal testimonies make the content even more impactful.

Neil is a committed church planter who develops leaders and churches through a more organic model, if you will, and it is evident that it is working for him in that context. Given my own conviction and means "doing" church is both organic and institutional I would have loved a brief explanation of what it would look like to engage in mission together as a body corporately rather than a group of 2-3 individuals.

Neil's model of LTGs is incredible and this is a must read if just for that section of the book!!!

[Frank Peters · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think the book is brilliant. But, it is a clear case of "preaching to the choir", as I happed to agree with the author. Those who disagree, or find the subject matter irrelevant would not likely be impressed with the book. The author, Neil Cole, spends the book talking about how God can transform lives through His spirit and His word. While this may sound obvious to a Christian, it is surprisingly not. The book is actually quite radical as it places trust on God alone, rather than on programs, structures, teachers, priests, pastors or churches. In many ways it is a call for a re-reformation.

[Todd Coe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book as it speaks to the great commission.