Across the Street and Around the World
Following Jesus to the Nations in Your Neighborhood…and Beyond
- Evangelism & Missions
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2018
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Publisher's Description
God can use you to change the world…right where you are. Join Jeannie Marie, bestselling author and advocate for global outreach, as she teaches you how to follow Jesus to the nations in your neighborhood and around the world. In the middle of diapers, dishes, papers, or presentations, deep down, we all long to live a life of purpose. In Across the Street and Around the World, Jeannie Marie shows you how you can change the world right where we already live, work, play, and study--by learning to grow genuine, spiritually deep friendships with people from other countries, cultures, and faiths. In her refreshing "you-can-do-this-too" style, Marie leads you by the hand with clear steps, try-it sections, and beautifully crafted prayers. She gently guides you away from common cultural missteps so you can offer Jesus in a winsome way, while honoring culture, faith, and family. Across the Street and Around the World will give you the tools you need to: Engage the world at your doorstep--specifically refugees and international students in your community Intentionally cultivate discipleship relationships so that you're encouraging our cross-cultural friends to follow Jesus Christ Gain global experience, education, and exposure while building a bridge from the nations in your neighborhood to the ends of the earth With Jennie's guidance, you will be ready to start small, start soon, and start somewhere you already are. Across the Street and Around the World will give you confidence, courage, and compassion to make an impact in the world.
Endorsements (10)
“This is the right message at the right time from the right person.”
“In Across the Street and Around the World, Jeannie Marie shares a lifetime of invaluable experience with the rest of us. Her book is a treasure trove of insights and practical resources for engaging the nations in our own backyard and to the ends of the earth!”
“This book is different. It’s packed with a winsome, inviting practicality for any Christ-follower to have a fruitful part in reaching the nations. Every chapter lists a few ideas, tips, or next steps. But almost every idea is described in story form. The stories are all about everyday, common people with struggles and weaknesses on display. So it’s not hard to imagine how you—or someone you know—might step into the story of God’s purpose with joy. We’ve long needed this book. It’s going to be widely used.”
“This book is very inspirational and easy to read and it shares deep, life-changing principles. The many examples help the reader to grasp the crucial points of each chapter, challenging the reader to get involved in cross-cultural ministry one way or another and gives practical ways how to do that. I pray that the Lord would use this book to raise up numerous workers who will go to the unengaged and unreached peoples of the world. If I hadn’t given my life to serve the Lord among the least reached peoples in the world almost thirty years ago, I would do it after reading Jeannie’s book.”
“Here is my endorsement of this tremendous book: I know that many readers want to make a difference in the lives of Hindu, Muslim, and other non-Christian peoples, but don’t know where to begin. Jeannie Marie shows the way. This book is a fun read, a missions how-to, and a journey with Jesus Christ to the places in our world, some of them nearby, where the need for God’s love is so great.”
“A great resource for groups and individuals considering possible involvement in mission initiatives, Across the Street and Around the World shows the incredible opportunities that all believers have to be involved and illustrates practically the multitude of ways it can happen. Its focus is not just on practical strategies for reaching across cultural and language barriers, but also emphasizes the need for clarity in the communication of the gospel in order to meet the spiritual needs of people. This book is not theory, but life.”
“In a world divided by walls Across the Street and Around the World is a must-read. We live in an increasingly diverse society and Jeannie Marie shows us how we must live toward one another as followers of Christ. Sometimes Christians find it easier to travel far away to share the love of Christ than to love our immigrant neighbor two doors down. Sometimes it’s easier to give someone a meal than to sit down together and share a meal. Jeannie Marie reminds us that we live in a divided culture where the immigrants, foreigners, and minorities are even demonized at times. It’s time for us to change that narrative and be reminded that every person from every place is made in the image of God, and he waits for us to embrace them and recognize them as the good and beautiful people he made. When we cross the street, the walls come down.”
“A book to pay attention to—whether you are an individual thinking through your life’s purpose, a church leader trying to ensure you lead on mission, or a mission leader navigating these days where everything is changing in your world. Jeannie is adding her experienced and articulate voice to the call for us all to have a fresh look at our efforts to bring the good news of Jesus to the billions who have never heard it or seen it lived out. If you are also serious about that mission, this is a must-read for you.”
“Jeannie’s stories are above all real, accessible, and carry a gritty authenticity. If we are serious about changing the reality of the ‘least-reached’ in our generation, we must insist that disciple-making is everyone’s business! This book paints the picture of how this is possible and provides accessible starting points for any believer.”
“Those who seek to come into agreement with God’s heart for the nations can learn a lot from Across the Street and Around the Word—about engaging the nations among us, expanding our missional intelligence, and going and sending effectively. For individuals, churches, and small groups, what follows is both a compelling call to action and an inspired declaration of creative and effective strategies to direct us.”
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