Grown-up Faith

“Praise for Grown-up Faith As followers of Jesus, we often talk a lot about growing in our faith. What’s often not discussed, however, is what true spiritual maturity looks like. In Grown-up Faith, Kevin Myers reveals how we can become more like Jesus, bearing fruit as we blossom in the fullness of the abundant life Christ promises us. Thorough and thoughtful, biblical and practical, this book provides a road map for us as we measure each milestone in the journey of our faith.”

Chris Hodges

“A book in a class all by itself. This is not just one more discipleship book. It explodes with the invitation and opportunities God has for people who start on the journey of faith with Him, and compellingly gives the pathway to move forward and live out God’s purposes beyond imagination. No sugarcoating, no pie in the sky. Reading it I was immersed in the presence of God, and Oh! the last chapter makes “Living Sent” urgent! Read alone, or read with a group—God will be present.”

Jo Anne Lyon

“For about the last thirty years I’ve been a national television sportscaster, and on more than one occasion I’ve asked myself, “How did I get here?” Not on this planet, but in front of a thousand realtors at a prayer breakfast talking about my faith in Jesus Christ, or at midfield of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium delivering the invocation before an NCAA football game. I guess the question kept coming to mind because if you had known me in my college days and into the early years of my professional career, and were voting on the least likely man to give the keynote at a prayer breakfast, I would have won in a landslide. I was as far away from God as you can possibly imagine. You know what the game changer was? It was the teaching you’ll find in this book. Grown-up Faith is written by my pastor, Kevin Myers. In the fall and winter of 1997, Kevin would visit with me and my wife Cheryl, who was, I might add, equally distant from God at the time. The meetings took place in our home. There, across the kitchen table or sitting in the den, Kevin walked us through the Bible. For so long I had considered that dust-covered, unused wedding gift, which sat in the corner of the attic, to be antiquated, out of touch, irrelevant in this modern time. But in those weeks and months of questioning and wrestling, the Bible became something new, something fresh. Kevin allowed me to see it in an entirely new light, and it became my road map, a source of comfort and strength. I remember Kevin describing it this way: the Bible isn’t just a history book; it’s a love letter from God to his people. Whether you’ve been around church your entire life or spent a good bit of time wandering in the desert like I did, you will find this book fascinating and encouraging, and its message timeless. It may take you places you would have never seen yourself going. I’m not talking about speaking engagements and invocations; I’m talking about becoming the spouse, the parent, the leader that you were created to be. That’s what happens when you put your mind, your heart, and your soul into having a grown-up faith. As you read, be prepared to have your eyes opened to a magnificent teaching. (I’d have a box of highlighters handy too.)”

Ernie Johnson Jr.

“This is what I like about my friend Kevin Myers: he challenges me, makes the complicated simple, and gives me pragmatic ways to get unstuck in my faith journey. I came to Christian faith as a young boy of seven, and almost six decades later, I’m still trying to grow up. In Grown-up Faith, Kevin helps me align my mind, heart, and will to actualize abundant life as promised by our Lord. You too will find this book excitingly encouraging. Thanks Kevin for helping me grow.”

Sam Chand

“This book will touch your heart, make you think, and empower your choices for a life full of what matters and lasts. The big story of God and the Bible is intertwined with loads of personal stories Kevin shares with great transparency and humor. Whether just investigating faith or on a lifelong journey, you’ll be inspired with fresh insights into life’s great questions.”

Dr. Wayne Schmidt

“Kevin Myers has a track record of getting people to a new place. I found this book helpful in better understanding some of the tensions that trip us up as we head to a new place spiritually. This book will be very helpful for anyone who wants more than they have now.”

Brian Tome

“Everyone desires to know their role in the big picture, but the big questions that give clarity are intimidating. In this much needed book, Kevin Myers provides more than the answers. He explains the big picture and guides his readers on the path to discovering a faith that will allow them to be who they were created to be.”

Ken Coleman

“Thank you for pretending not to notice you were out of my league all these years. Thank you for working together with me on this book. It’s been a ton of fun and a ton of work. I hope we help a ton of people.”

KEVIN To my wife