Get Uncomfortable: Serve the Poor. Stop Injustice. Change the Worldin Jesus' Name

by Todd Phillips

If Jesus walked the earth today, where would you find him? In a church culture of big buildings and bigger budgets, perhaps Jesus would more likely be found among the poor and suffering than in a worship service. Unfortunately, the modern church has farmed out the call of Christ to change the social condition of the world to non-profits, governments, and even Hollywood. Get Uncomfortable is a wake-up call for the church. In this six-session conversation about the church's mission in the world, Todd Phillips urges followers of Jesus to reclaim their mission as God's arm in the world. Through an examination of the character of God, the real state of the world, and the historical Christian response to suffering, Phillips will challenge you to re-read Scripture with a fresh perspective and to take active steps toward making a significant difference in the world. Get Uncomfortable provides the biblical link between evangelism and social action and puts it into clear perspective the call of Christ toward both. This Leader Kit guides you into a conversation about the state of the world...and what you and your community can do about it. In this Leader Kit, you will ? Six-session format that allows for engaging discussion centered around real-life issues ? A copy of the GET UNCOMFORTABLE member book ? A DVD documentary of two young adults' attempts to engage themselves in changing the world ? A film short that vividly describes the state of the world and the current response to it ? An enhanced CD with leader guide, music, promotional tools, and small group hints to guide your experience as you Get Uncomfortable ? Audio interviews suggesting practical steps toward social change that will inform and motivate group members to be involved in their world ? Promotional videos from social action organizations that can involve young adults in making a difference

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Kate]

Read with small group- great introductory book to serving.. gives multiple examples of a way to get active helping the world.

[Suz · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a challenge, at least to my way of thinking. Let it change my life!