Starving Jesus: Off the Pew, Into the World (Paperback)

by Craig Gross (Author), J. R. Mahon (Author)
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I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you have me no drink…

It’s time to STOP STARVING JESUS.

In other words…it’s time for Christians to get off their comfortable seats near the back of the sanctuary get out in the world. Authors Craig Gross and JR Mahon challenge fellow Christ-followers to stop talking about being spiritual, and start being spiritual—by rolling up their sleeves and serving a world desperate for the hope Christ offers.

You can make a difference.

About the Author

Craig Gross and J.R. Mahon are on a mission to inspire the people to get out of the pews. Too often Christians spend their time praying, talking, and being "spiritual" but not getting their hands dirty. When they're not writing a book or managing a booth at a porn convention (well, actually, especially then), Craig Gross and JR Mahon run the day-to-day operations of XXXchurch.com, a ministry to those caught in the sin of pornography. Both live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Product Details Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition edition (October 1, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781445485 ISBN-13: 978-0781445481 Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #147,032 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars life changing, March 1, 2008 By  Priscilla J. - See all my reviews This book changed my life!!! It forced me to look at the fact that I am a lazy Christian and its not okay. It is written in a really exciting way and it keeps you interested throughout the whole book. I noticed someone complained about how the authors didn't seem very loving towards lazy Christians, but the authors were honest about that. And, just because they didn't like their lifestyle doesn't mean they didn't love them! Loving someone means wanting the most Holy thing for them, and being a lazy Christian isn't Holy! And about the fasting, yeah they did not give very good advice on that. A 40 day fast is the longest fast in the Bible, and its probably a very bad idea to do one for your first fast. So, if you were inspired to fast by this book (which I was) do some more research. I recommend this book to absolutely EVERYONE, because it is truly, truly life changing. 5.0 out of 5 stars straight foward and in your face, May 21, 2009 By  4fabfelines "Lesa" (Shelbyville , TN) - See all my reviews    this is very blunt and in your face type of book. It was a excellant book, and they authors do not leave out their own struggles and sin. They will let you know how it is. This book will help you realize the need to share your faith with out being preachy. I would recommend Share jesus without fear also. It is by William Fay. 5 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must-read!, October 5, 2007 By  Benjamin D. Dubow - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I just got my new copy of Starving Jesus yesterday. Craig Gross & JR Mahon have re-released the book just about one year after the 40 day tour and the release of the book originally. They have added two chapters talking about the tour, the 40 day fast, and all that transpired as they traveled across the country in an RV chained to a pew. If you have not read the book, you definitely should. It is a great read and while you won't agree with everything they say, if you are like me you will be happy that someone is saying it. If you read the book already, I think the last two chapters are worth the $10 from Amazon.com . In many respects, the book felt incomplete without it. In the last two chapters, both JR & Craig are very honest and real. In many respects the tour did not turn out the way they hoped. But there is a humbleness--a brokenness--that comes through those last two chapters that, for me, makes the rest of the book more powerful. I found myself re-energized and excited about giving, fasting, and praying after re-reading the book. It also made me happy that we played a small part as one of the host churches for the tour. Again, if you haven't read this book... read it.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 1.0 out of 5 stars Book of Narrowmindedness I bought the book thinking it would be an excellent book challenging the church to get out and serve the poor, the homeless, the hurting, and addicted. Read more Published 3 months ago by Jay 4.0 out of 5 stars Starving Jesus off the Pew and into the World Great book! We all need to get off the pew and into the world and he gives some reasons and how's. Published 17 months ago by Laura M. Bowman 5.0 out of 5 stars Fact........ This is a wake-up call to the church in America? So are we gonna ignore this and just keep on doing the same old same old; or are we finally gonna wake up and DO SOMETHING... Read more Published 19 months ago by Mike Harris 1.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous Direction "Dangerous" is the first word I think of when it comes to this book. The authors will like that, patting themselves on the back for "offending" in the name of Christ. Read more Published 20 months ago by K. Rupardschorr 5.0 out of 5 stars CONVICTING This is a heart-tugging book - it really is. It will make you rethink your role in the Church. Read more Published 21 months ago by Don Pape Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781445485
• ISBN-13: 978-0781445481
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #147,032 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars life changing, March 1, 2008

By	Priscilla J. - See all my reviews

This book changed my life!!! It forced me to look at the fact that I am a lazy Christian and its not okay. It is written in a really exciting way and it keeps you interested throughout the whole book.

I noticed someone complained about how the authors didn't seem very loving towards lazy Christians, but the authors were honest about that. And, just because they didn't like their lifestyle doesn't mean they didn't love them! Loving someone means wanting the most Holy thing for them, and being a lazy Christian isn't Holy!

And about the fasting, yeah they did not give very good advice on that. A 40 day fast is the longest fast in the Bible, and its probably a very bad idea to do one for your first fast. So, if you were inspired to fast by this book (which I was) do some more research.

I recommend this book to absolutely EVERYONE, because it is truly, truly life changing.

5.0 out of 5 stars straight foward and in your face, May 21, 2009

By	4fabfelines "Lesa" (Shelbyville , TN) - See all my reviews

this is very blunt and in your face type of book. It was a excellant book, and they authors do not leave out their own struggles and sin. They will let you know how it is.
This book will help you realize the need to share your faith with out being preachy.
I would recommend Share jesus without fear also.
It is by William Fay.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must-read!, October 5, 2007

By	Benjamin D. Dubow - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just got my new copy of Starving Jesus yesterday. Craig Gross & JR Mahon have re-released the book just about one year after the 40 day tour and the release of the book originally. They have added two chapters talking about the tour, the 40 day fast, and all that transpired as they traveled across the country in an RV chained to a pew.

If you have not read the book, you definitely should. It is a great read and while you won't agree with everything they say, if you are like me you will be happy that someone is saying it. If you read the book already, I think the last two chapters are worth the $10 from Amazon.com . In many respects, the book felt incomplete without it.

In the last two chapters, both JR & Craig are very honest and real. In many respects the tour did not turn out the way they hoped. But there is a humbleness--a brokenness--that comes through those last two chapters that, for me, makes the rest of the book more powerful.

I found myself re-energized and excited about giving, fasting, and praying after re-reading the book. It also made me happy that we played a small part as one of the host churches for the tour.

Again, if you haven't read this book... read it.