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When God Is the Life of the Party: Reaching Neighbors Through Creative Hospitality [Paperback]

Norm Wretlind (Author), Becky Wretlind (Author), Jim Killam (Author)
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October 2003
The concept of hospitality seems simple enough, but why is it so uncommon? Having our neighbors over for a barbecue, helping them out with some chores, babysitting for a single mom--these aren't complicated acts, but they leave such an impact on people's lives.

This sort of everyday contact with those around us is at the grassroots of Christianity. In this idea-packed book, the authors invite you to learn from their decades of experience. They know it's not always easy to step out of our "castles" and invite others in. See how connecting with your neighbors changes lives--theirs and yours.


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NORM AND BECKY WRETLIND have devoted their lives to sharing the gospel with their neighbors and acquaintances. They are the founders of NeighborHope Ministries, and active council members of Mission America's Lighthouse Movement. They have trained hundreds of believers around the world on how to host fun, evangelistic neighborhood Christmas parties or summer barbeques. The Wretlinds have two married daughters, Miriam and Mindi, and eight grandchildren. They now live in Littleton, Colorado.

JIM KILLAM is a freelance journalist and teacher. He has been a regular contributor and columnist for Christianity Today's Marriage Partnership magazine since 1996. He works full-time as student publications adviser at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, where he advises approximately 130 students at the Northern Star, one of the top daily college newspapers in the United States. He also teaches journalism courses at NIU. Jim and his wife, Lauren, have three children: Ben , Zack , and Lindsey. They live in Poplar Grove, Illinois.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Navpress Publishing Group (October 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1576834379
  • ISBN-13: 978-1576834374
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,922,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars interesting ideas!, January 26, 2004
This review is from: When God Is the Life of the Party: Reaching Neighbors Through Creative Hospitality (Paperback)
I liked this book quite a bit. It doesn't all apply to me, but I feel like I learned quite a bit from it. It gives great advice on how to share Christ in non-threatening ways with your neighbours.

I don't necessarily agree with everything in here, but I would still recommend the book.

The book is more targeted toward married couples/families, so if you are a married couple that desires to do more to reach the community around you, get this book!

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Resource to Reach Out to Neighbors!, March 4, 2004
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This book is a great read and offers many tips and resources in reaching out to others in your neighborhood. Norm and Becky offer simple, straightforward ideas and tips. God bless you!
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First Sentence:
Welcome to Anystreet in Yourtown, U.S.A. Join us as we stroll down the sidewalk and take a look around. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
neighborhood fellowship, neighborhood directory, neighborhood party
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Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Mary Pat, Seeing Neighbors, Billy Graham, Four Spiritual Laws, God's Perspective, Family Affair, Great Commandment, Michael Southern, Fellowship Bible Church, God's Word, Good Samaritan, Most Christians, Richland Bible Fellowship Church, Valentine's Day, Village Inn
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