Living and Sharing the Story: Being Good News for the World
Mission Series: One
- Evangelism & Missions
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
These are challenging times. And the church and its people, including those who are young in the faith or in years, are ever struggling with how to be the followers of Jesus in the present-day world. This book may well be of help. It lays the foundation of understanding the nature and purposes of God in creation and redemption, the calling of the church, and how to live in love and service to the neighbor. It celebrates that God’s people are called to live in Christ, to live for Christ, and to live in the way of Christ. With careful reference to the biblical story, with spiritual insight, and with practical wisdom, this book will encourage and guide readers to be a person of prayer, care, and witness.
Endorsements (15)
“This book has helped me see that following Christ is about serving others, living in community, and trusting God in daily life. It challenged me to be patient, faithful, and courageous in mission. It also reminded me to rely on the Spirit and stay hopeful even in hard times.”
“The book serves not only as a timely reminder for Christians to reconsider the true meaning of salvation, but also as a compelling exhortation to live out a transformative and missional faith daily in our lives.”
“[This book] calls readers to move beyond comfort and live in the way of Jesus, with humility and action through difficulty. This is an insightful book for anyone wanting a deeper, more practical, and meaningful picture of Christian faith.”
“This is not just a book you read; this is a book that reads you, and if you let it, it will draw you closer to God and the life that really matters.”
“Ringma offers a warm and timely reminder that ministry does not begin with activity, but grows from continual prayer, repentance, and renewal as God’s grace overflows into everyday life and service. An encouraging and practical book for all who long to live and share the good news more fully.”
“As a young Christian, I found this book both encouraging and highly relevant to everyday life. I appreciated how it addressed common feelings and struggles Christians may experience without shying away from them, while still offering hope and guidance.”
“The book broadens the understanding of what Jesus means when he says, ‘Make disciples of all nations.’ It encourages us to keep building the Kingdom of God through faithful presence in everyday life, even when it seems that the church is becoming increasingly marginalized in parts of the world. A good read for anyone who desires to live and lead a life that is a praise to God, but whose vision has become blurry.”
“This manuscript has helped me to understand that knowing God doesn’t mean that we know a lot about God but rather that we are known by God and secure in God’s love. Jesus was a community builder and laid the foundation for what we now call a church. The Holy Spirit inspires us to put our faith and trust in Christ.”
“Reading this book challenged me to rethink what it truly means to be good news in the world. It reminded me that loving our neighbors sacrificially, as Jesus did, lies at the heart of faith. Reflecting on how other cultures live this out showed me how action and community bring faith alive. At the same time, I was reminded that true service flows not from constant activity, but from deep dependence on God.”
“With warmth and wisdom, Charles R. Ringma lovingly shakes us awake from comfortable faith and invites us onto a journey, we have known of for years: living the story of Christ with integrity, courage, and love for the world.”
“Ringma offers a rich and accessible vision of the Christian life, showing how our love for God is inseparable from how we love those around us, both within the church and beyond.”
“A challenging yet refreshing book to read. Dr. Charles Ringma invites us to be the extension of God’s redemptive hands by being the reflection of Jesus in the world. I hope this book will help many people in their Christian service and missions since it is written with such heartfelt wisdom.”
“This book offers a framework for spiritual maturity by framing Scripture as an invitation to community action rather than a tool for self-interest. It challenges us to develop a faith that moves in three ways: toward God, within ourselves, and across our neighborhoods.”
“In today’s global climate, this book has refreshed my hope in God’s enduring desire to see his kingdom fully realized on earth if we could only be humble enough to seek and follow his call. We do not need to be the loudest or most powerful but rather to be secure in our God, have faith that he is working, and be willing to participate in that.”
“This book is a perfect guide for those who have tasted and seen that the Lord is good yet find themselves longing for more than what our individualistic, consumer culture offers.”
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