We Were Wrong: An Evangelical Pastor's Radical Transformation Through Following Jesus In The Margins

by Keith Stewart

We Were Wrong is the story of a pastor who travelled halfway around the world thinking he was going to save Africa only to discover God had the opposite in mind. God would use Africa to save him from himself and his self-serving paradigm of ministry. This is a story of conversion and waking up to an expansive view of the fullness of the gospel.

188 pages, Paperback

First published October 22, 2014

About the author

Pastor Keith Stewart has been happily married to his wife Brenda for 30 years, has two daughters and one granddaughter with whom he is smitten.

Twenty-four years ago, Pastor Keith founded Springcreek in suburban Dallas, Texas. His church grew from a handful of people to 2500 who call Springcreek Church their home.

Pastor Keith is a tireless advocate for the world's poor. He has done extensive work with World Vision including; teaching missional theology for Pastor Vision Trips, consulting, conference speaking, fundraising and writing. He currently serves as a member of World Vision's Ministry Advisors Council.

In 2014, Pastor Keith was awarded the prestigious Bridge Builder Award by the Garland NAACP.

Springcreek Church has deep roots in the community that include; the largest disability ministry in the State of Texas, recovery ministries, elder care, ministry to prior offenders, homeless ministries and significant local church and civic partnerships.

Reviews

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

The concept is great. Donating the profits from book sales make sense. There may be some Christian cliches that I don't care for, but the message is clear--to whom much is given, much is required. So love unconditionally and help the poor everywhere, because who are we kidding; we've been given much.

[Stephen Self · Rating 4 out of 5]

I could wish more pastors would come to the realization Stewart came to and write more voluminously to emphasize how almost every page of Scripture drips with concern for the poor, downtrodden, meek, lowly, alien, and suffering. If you're a reader of the Bible who understands and pays attention, you'll doubtless find little new or surprising here, except that an evangelical megachurch pastor should finally come to this realization. I live just a short distance from Stewart's church and plan to go check it out to see how it puts the insights in this little book into practice and play week in and week out. Quick but powerful. Worth reading and mulling over. Jesus's great summary of God's law has two parts, the second flowing from the wellspring of the first. But our fallenness, our sinful natures, our greed and grasping can erect a dam between our love of God and our love of others as self. The Gospel is the sledgehammer that can bust holes in our self-made dams, letting the love of Christ flow through us and out into the world. Will we read without constant concern for self preservation and justification?

[Michael Brennan · Rating 5 out of 5]

What does it mean to be a Christian

Spent many hours reflecting on being a comfortable Christian. Challenged to put others first. God will judge me not by what believe but by how i took care of his people.

[Mike Henry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wet interesting and convicting book

[Derrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good biblical case laid out for why it's imperative for churches to engage with poverty.

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shatters common beliefs

The title is so correct. It's not easy to hear that you are wrong about something, but I was. My goal is to start looking at people and situations differently, hopefully the way God does, and find ways to be an extension of Him.

[Wesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book of transformation, but not just for the author, but for the church he leads. Do we really want to know God's heart for the poor? Do we really want to know His will for our lives?