In this completely rewritten and updated work, bestselling author Neil Cole takes us on a journey that makes the book of Acts come alive and the epistles of the New Testament fit into place in an easy-to-read story. Journeys provides fresh insights into the Apostle Paul's missional strategies and the lessons he learned that can help you to become a more effective agent of God’s work. Cole draws real-life applications for the adventures we all must face from Paul’s exceptional life. This book has a narrative style that weaves together the story of the Apostle Paul, a running commentary on the book of Acts, and an insightful guide to the stages and processes that are integral to spiritual formation. New believers can find an accessible road map for their spiritual growth, and yet an accomplished New Testament scholar can discover solutions to life-long unanswered questions. You will learn the ways God forms your soul so that you can rise to have greater influence and finish stronger than you started.
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.