Spiritual Waypoints: Helping Others Navigate the Journey

Publisher Description

Bob Whitesel, one of the church's foremost experts on leadership, growth, and change, offers help for pastors and congregation leaders who struggle to develop effective strategies for reaching today's generation with the good news of Jesus Christ. This book defines and describes the journey most people in our postmodern culture follow as they move from a lack of awareness of the gospel through conversion to spiritual maturity. Whitesel identifies distinct stages or "waypoints" in this journey and helps church leaders understand how to guide seekers in taking the next step from where they are. Most approaches to evangelism have emphasized the moment of conversion. Whitesel gives equal attention to the spiritual formation of the person prior to the moment of decision--and after. This book is a roadmap for leading irreligious people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.