How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindness
Serving People Just as They Are
- Evangelism & Missions
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Published: 2014
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Publisher's Description
The starting and ending points for all outreach have to be love. The most effective way to reach people for Jesus is through kindness outreach—showing God’s love in practical ways. This type of outreach is what Jesus modeled, is culturally relevant, and values people. The goal should be to invite people to take the next step from where they are. Friendship Community Church, led by Pastor Todd Stevens, has experienced tremendous growth through acts of kindness. The church’s most radical kindness project is Nashville Strip Church, founded by Erin Stevens. Erin’s life changed when God told her to “go feed the strippers.” With home-cooked meals and gift bags, Erin shows dancers that God loves them. How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindness includes the story of a dancer who has come to know Christ, left the strip club industry through Erin’s ministry, and is now serving with Erin to reach other strippers. From feeding the homeless, to Easter egg hunts for special needs children, to ministering in a strip club, How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindness provides exciting ideas for showing God’s love in practical ways. Features include: Stories from kindness outreach events, including Strip Church Ideas for showing God’s love in practical ways Inspiration to step out of your comfort zone to serve people
Endorsements (3)
“I believe faith that gets out of the pew and goes out and just loves on hurting and broken people right where they are is the most powerful form of the gospel known to man. It is the exact ministry of Jesus. How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindness illustrates beautifully this idea in action. This book could change your life and the way you live out what you believe!”
“Service, generosity, kindness, outreach, compassion and love are just a few things you will pick up on when reading How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindness. This book is not a how-to guide to start a stripper outreach—it is a how-to guide on how to live your life every day and see where God might lead you. You will walk away from reading this book with practical and tangible ideas for outreach and service in your local community, and maybe even your local strip club.”
“Erin Stevens’ passion for reaching women in the sex industry is contagious, and this book is even more contagious! It will leave you feeling inspired and ready to make an impact in your community the minute you start reading. In How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindness, Todd and Erin share practical and spiritual tips on how anyone, whether young or old, introvert or extrovert, rich or poor, can change someone’s life in their community by one practical act of kindness or generosity. I believe the heart and passion behind this book coincides with the compelling heart of Jesus.”
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