The Journey Towards Relevance: Simple Steps for Transforming Your World [Paperback]

Kary Oberbrunner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2004

The Movement is Beginning How do you live "in the world, but not of it"? Many Christians today seem to gravitate towards two extremes: They either entirely separate themselves from the culture around them or completely conform to the world in an attempt to be relevant. Fuzzy thinking has dominated the paradox between the black and white, and more and more Christians are confused on how to live an effective, culturally relevant life. Transformation is needed. The Journey Towards Relevance invites you to begin a journey towards that transformation—towards relevance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Relevant Books (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972927689
• ISBN-13: 978-0972927680
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,036,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kary Oberbrunner founded Redeem the Day-a movement connecting people to a process that ignites their souls on fire. Author of Your Secret Name, The Fine Line, Called and The Journey toward Relevance, Kary earned a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership and a Masters in Divinity. Besides life coaching, he serves as a pastor at Grace Church in Powell, OH.

He and his soul-mate, Kelly, are blessed parents of 3 kids. In his free-time he enjoys reading, the outdoors, and playing disc golf.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hitting the nail on the head, May 20, 2004

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E S Feather (Warsaw, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Journey Towards Relevance: Simple Steps for Transforming Your World (Paperback)

Homerun...Kary does an outstanding job describing this "slippery" thing called relevance. With an outstanding balance of Scripturally backing and personal real life experiences - I was made to confront my own shortcomings in how to be "in the world but not of it." As the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at Grace College - this will be a recommended read for our emerging leaders. We have all heard, "love God and love others" before - but this book fleshes it out in a way that finally makes the light bulb go on! A must read for anyone wishing to make a difference in their world - transforming your world starts with transforming your life.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for any Christian with a brain!, May 10, 2004

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Gary Underwood (Delaware, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Journey Towards Relevance: Simple Steps for Transforming Your World (Paperback)

Kary Oberbrunner has written a thought-provoking, easy-to-grasp challenge on the way Christians interact with the world around them. He astutely observes and dissects our tendencies to either (1) separate totally from culture in a desire to be "set apart" and stand out for God, or (2) conform totally to culture in an attempt to reach the culture with the Gospel.

Kary introduces and characterizes a healthy Christian life as neither separatist or conformist, but "transformist." He has obviously done a lot of thinking, researching, and interacting with people on all sides of this discussion. The book is challenging, compelling, and practical as it leads you on the journey from one side to the other, and finally toward relevance.

I urge you to get this book and watch it transform your perspective and ministry!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for the youth or youth workers, June 21, 2004

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Christopher Judd (Worthington, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Journey Towards Relevance: Simple Steps for Transforming Your World (Paperback)

I initially thought this book was going to be geared toward youth and youth workers with all the talk of culture, but I quickly realized the simple and biblical truth of "loving God and loving people" that Kary focuses on applies to any culture. The concepts in this book can easily be applied to business culture where I find myself struggling. I enjoyed the book so much I am purchasing it for a friend who is heading to Africa on a month long mission's trip.