They Like Jesus but Not the Church Curriculum Kit: Responding to Culture's Objections to Christianity [Paperback]

Dan Kimball (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 26, 2008

Statistics reveal an unsettling exodus from the church by younger people who are 'spiritual but not religious.' This is no passing trend---but there is great hope. Led by author Dan Kimball, the six interactive sessions in this small group DVD with participant's guide will help you explore and respond truthfully, caringly, and engagingly to six of the most common objections and misunderstandings emerging generations have about the church and Christianity. Through interviews with emerging non-Christians and teaching by Dan Kimball, this video-based curriculum will help churches address these objections. Includes discussion questions and resource listings. Six sessions consist of: 1. Why emerging generations are changing 2. Objection #1: The church is an 'organized religion' with a political agenda; Objection #2: The church is judgmental and negative 3. Objection #3: The church is male dominated and oppresses females 4. Objection #4: The church is homophobic 5. Objection #5: The church feels Christianity is right and all other religions are wrong 6. Objection #6: The church is full of 'fundamentalists' who take the Bible too literally. They Like Jesus but Not the Church Curriculum Kit includes one small group DVD-ROM, one participant's guide.

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About the Author

Dan Kimball is the author of several books on leadership, church, and culture. He is on staff at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, California. Dan enjoys comic art, rockabilly and classic punk music, and drives a rusty 1966 Ford Mustang. SPANISH BIO: Dan Kimball es autor de varios libros, incluyendo 'Emerging Worship', y 'Jesus me convence, pero la iglesia no'. el es pastor de la iglesia Vintage Faith en Santa Cruz, California, una iglesia misionera enfocada en la cultura emergente y post-cristiana. Dan y su esposa, Becky, tienen dos hijas, Claire y Katie, y un viejo Ford Mustang de 1966.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: Zondervan; DVD/Pap Ld edition (February 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310277876
• ISBN-13: 978-0310277873
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,016,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dan has written several books focusing on culture, church and mission including They Like Jesus But Not The Church, The Emerging Church and Emerging Worship. He is on staff at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, Calfornia which he planted and founded with a team in 2004. He serves as professor of Missional Leadership at George Fox University and a columnist for Leadership Journal and Outreach magazine.

Dan was born and raised in New Jersey and played in a punk/rockabilly band for several years. He went to Colorado State University, Multnomah Biblical Seminary, Western Seminary and has a doctorate from George Fox University. He is married to Becky, has two daughters and drives a rusty 1966 Ford Mustang.

He blogs at http://www.dankimball.com
His Facebook page is: http://www.facebook.com/DanKimball

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff, May 19, 2008

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J. Glass (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: They Like Jesus but Not the Church Curriculum Kit: Responding to Culture's Objections to Christianity (Paperback)

I've seen Dan make this presentation live three times at different venues. But this curriculum is a great way to learn what Dan has to say without seeing him live. The dvd's and discussion materials are "very to the point" and creatively put together. You get more out of these materials in a shorter time than seeing Dan speak for a full day.

I also like the other stuff that comes on the DVD. You also get sermon outlines and short clips to use for your messages, if you want to preach on the series or any of the individual topics. There is also graphics and publicity materials for use in your church that match the book cover.

What's missing in these materials? The Q & A interaction that you get if you see Dan live. Though he has a great way of engaging his audiences in a live setting, you will be very engaged with these materials, too!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, honest, and right on, April 9, 2008

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This review is from: They Like Jesus but Not the Church Curriculum Kit: Responding to Culture's Objections to Christianity (Paperback)

This study is something that i feel all church leaders should be participating in. As disciples and missionaries in our own culture, it is imperative that we see and understand what those outside the church see inside the church. I've had some of these same discussions with students, co-workers and even family members about many of these same misconceptions. I've started to use this study in our council meetings and other leadership meetings to help expose all who are in a leadership role in our community to see those outside the church and possibly help them see form the eyes of those who like Jesus but not the church.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for church leaders, Christians, April 5, 2010

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This review is from: They Like Jesus but Not the Church Curriculum Kit: Responding to Culture's Objections to Christianity (Paperback)

This addresses important glaring problems that force nonbelievers to not even consider Jesus because Christians are so horrible to them. The author has a heart to have people come to Jesus and he wants Christians to get their issues out of the way. He is honest about his own history and struggles. He interviews people to get their perspectives. The video takes a while to get to the menu screens but has some good content to go with the small group questions.