Translating Jesus
- Christian Living
- Evangelism & Missions
- Publisher: Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2023
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Publisher's Description
How to Engage Culture with the Good News of ChristWe in the church do not speak the same language as the culture. We use many of the same words, but they rarely mean the same thing. And speaking louder isn't the answer. If we are to faithfully and effectively share the Good News, we have to translate Jesus. Embracing and unpacking the bilingual nature of spreading the gospel, pastor and teacher Shauna Pilgreen shows you how to learn the language of the culture so that you can clearly communicate the love of God in the three places Christ and culture meet: the gate, the cross, and the table. By learning how to share your story in the language of the culture, you'll not only find spiritual conversations more fruitful but also build a supportive and loving community of bilingual believers excited about inviting others to enter the kingdom of God.
Endorsements (8)
“Church “Translating Jesus is an urgent message for changing times. Shauna skillfully helps equip us from the inside out with the framework to deeply and lovingly engage with a fast-moving culture. The result is not just a new understanding of the power of the gospel but the ability to share the good news about Jesus with confidence. A must-read for anyone serious about communicating God’s love to our generation.”
“In an era when too many Christians are waging war on the culture or retreating from it, Shauna Pilgreen gives us a thoughtful, loving, practical advance.”
“Why would people believe that the God we are talking about wants to know them, if we don’t want to know them? Could our open doors, ordinary tables, and honest conversations matter more than we know? In these practical yet stunningly personal pages, Shauna Pilgreen provides a hands-on guide for Christ-followers to graciously and effectively share about Jesus through their everyday conversations and their real relationships. Translating Jesus is a gift to today’s local and global church—it’s a love letter to Jesus and a guide to loving people well, written by someone who is clearly in close proximity to both.”
“Shauna has written a beautiful and important book. The more post-Christian our society becomes, the more important it is to close the gap with thoughtful and biblical mission and contextualization. Shauna has done a wonderful job on helping us think about how to love people to God and connect the gospel message in a timeless yet compelling way.”
Pastor. Jon Tyson
“Shauna has an inspiring vision to share the love of God with those around her in a practical and accessible way. I am delighted she has written this book.”
“I believe Translating Jesus will help demystify and simplify conversations with culture about Christ. I equally believe these three sentences will be a fresh and winsome evangelistic tool and conversation guide: Jesus loves you. Love Him back. Love one another. Shauna has modeled this in wonderful ways. We’d do well to follow in her steps.”
“For the last twelve years, I’ve watched Shauna live out the message of Translating Jesus in the beautiful, influential, and challenging city of San Francisco. It’s been inspiring to see this Southern girl with four children embrace the city and the people of the city with such intentional love and curiosity. Shauna has put language to her learning in this book, and her personal stories will captivate you. Reading Translating Jesus helps me see how to invite Jesus into each interaction throughout everyday life. If every follower of Jesus embraced the principles of this book, it would change the world.”
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