"Colonel Doner knows what he is talking about!" -- Carolyn Sundseth, Director, Public Liaison, Reagan White House
"Doner’s book is extremely timely and well worth reading." – -- Dee Jepsen, Chairman, Board of Regents, Regent University
"Stunning … points the way to true servant-leadership." -- Christianity Today
Product Description
Colonel V. Doner became a Christian activist at age fourteen. Over the next twenty-five years he served in numerous political roles culminating in his selection as chairman of the Christian Voter Mobilization Program for Ronald Reagan in 1984. The result was one of the most astonishing presidential landslides in America.
Millions of American Christians went to the polls believing that their vote would bring about the restoration of a Christian agenda in Washington. The actual result, however, has been failure. Lots of words. No change.
After a period of intense soul searching and prayer, Colonel Doner resigned from numerous organizations he helped to create. He began to carefully study why the Christian Right had failed in its atempt to restore America. His quest led him to examine the larger issues of why movements succeed or fail. What kind of leadership American Christians were looking for. And, most of all, what the Bible says about Christian activism.
The result of that search is this book, The Samaritan Strategy, and it could be the most important book you ever read concerning the authentic application of your faith.
You're a Christian. You're active in your church. You know that as a Christian you should be reading your Bible, praying, spending time in fellowship with believers, and telling others about your faith. No desagreement so far.
Now for some tough questions: As a Christian, should your activity reach outside the walls of your church or your home into your society? Should your "faith" involve more than simply being "right with God?" Should our "witness" include taking a stand on social issues?
In the late 1970's, a group of Christian leaders decided that the church needed a unified social agenda. They banded together with conservative politicians, then tried to mobilize American Christians. Millions jumped on board. Millions more said "No, thank you" and stood aside. The alliance, intended to unify Christians, began instead, to build walls between pastors, congregations, and individuals.
Now that more than a decade has passed, Colonel V. Doner, one of those early coalition organizers, looks back on the movement. He says, "Floundering without strong spiritual leadership or a primary commitment to people's real needs first, the Christian Right was certain to fail."
The Samaritan Strategy assesses the failure of the past, then turns to the future.
Does God have a plan for America? If He does, what is it? What part does God expect Christians to play? Where do we start? How are we to balance faith with works? Evangelism wtih social action? Leadership with servanthood?
The Samaritan Strategy is a book of hope. Colonel Doner believes that "out of the failure of the Christian Right - a new, more powerful, compassionate and comprehensive Christian activism is emerging."
For many Christians - Christians like you - this book is just in time.
