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Megashift Hardcover – June 30, 2005

by James H. Rutz (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 118 ratings
The 1700-year nightmare is over. This is not another book highlighting the eradication of Christian piety and rehashing the overpowering evil that seems to rule society. Rutz s refreshing outlook illuminates an upsurge of power and activity in the body of Christ. A megashift of spiritual power into the hands of ordinary people is about to overwhelm the world and put it into vastly better shape. Prepare yourself to take part in a total makeover of Planet Earth! Discover a new world where... Over a billion non-Christians may become highly active Christians in the next dozen years. A whole new form of Christianity promises to bring a far greater impact than the Protestant Reformation. Millions of ordinary people are doing miracles. God has brought hundreds of people back from the dead, mostly in the last 15 years. These are not near-death experiences, but real resurrections of actual corpses. A shift from spectator religion Megashift not only documents a wide range of miracles, but also spotlights hundreds of thousands of house-church teams around the globe that are producing a new culture of responsible freedom. In these teams, people are allowed to speak and interact. They often form deep friendships, dump their heaviest problems, turn into free and powerful spearheads of worldwide change, and get connected with God and man in ways that almost defy description. This is a Megashift away from spectator religion. 8% Growth Per Year There is a hidden world that already has 707 million evangelical/charismatic Christians who are growing by an incredible 8% a year. In the center of this shockwave are roughly 100 million informal networks of committed circles who run their own show without buildings, paid pastors, or sermons. Megashift is a startling introduction to that surge of grass roots power and love, which is forming the culture you will soon live in. Sample Chapter titles include: 1.) The New Kingdom Explosion: Exciting miracles and church growth. Rutz tells how the kingdom of God is expanding exponentially! 2.) The New Engines of Change: 10 Rediscovered Forces Behind it all. This exciting chapter shows how God is pouring His power into new believers and what brought about this radical change. 3.) The New Saints: 7 Signs of Today s Overcomers. A new kind of disciple is breaking away from the sidelines of Christianity--one who is liberated, proactive, and empowered. 4.) The New Church: 30 Hallmarks of Emerging, Scripture-based Congregations. Today churches all over are going back to a biblical basis. Rutz illuminates what defines these churches and explains their unique characteristics. Finally, here is a positive book focusing not on the depravity and hopelessness of the world, but highlighting the change that Christians are making worldwide. This book will boost every Christian s confidence and motivate all to get off the sidelines and participate in the work of Christ. About the Author James Rutz is an author, advertising copywriter, columnist, teacher, pioneer thinker, chronicler of the miraculous, spokesman for the worldwide House Church community...and all-around humble guy.
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  1. Print length
    259 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Wesscott Marketing Inc
  4. Publication date
    June 30, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    9.06 x 6.06 x 1.02 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0966915828
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0966915822
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Brace Yourself for a Total Makeover of Planet Earth The world is changing hands for the last time. It is not a mere shift in power, but a total transformation in how things happen. For centuries, tyrants and generals have swept across the Earth, crushing and raising empires. But 2003 probably saw the last war of massed armies. Military technology can now fry a million field troops in days.

In fact, all our centralized power structures are morphing into something else. Traditional, top-down systems are turning into gigantic, bottom-up co-ops.

The driving institutions of society are the family, religion, government, economy, military, science & technology, agriculture, business & industry, education, media & communication, and law- plus ancillary fields like medicine, sports, entertainment and the arts.

All of their structures have taken major hits in our lifetime. All (except law) have been decentralized, demystified, and democratized. All of them are about to be overwhelmed and put in vastly better shape by a kind of power you probably wrote off years ago: the spirit.

The Great Game is all about power and control. Till now, the main weapons in that game were knowledge, wealth, and force (also known as technology, money and violence). But now, as you read this book, you will see the unfolding of the main event, the great transfer of power. Time is up, and God is taking over with a little help form His friends.

The new world force is an alliance between the Holy Spirit and our own human spirits. The main facets of this force are love, truth, wisdom, and a miracle-working spiritual power that has nothing to do with guns, gold or governments.

Until our generation, this force was held back or shot down by friendly fire the traditional church. To be a Christian was to be subject to the stained-glass hierarchy and absorbed into its endless programs.

Now there s a new ball game in town, and it has started in the ninth inning. So pull up a chair and prepare to be astonished. Or better yet, grab a uniform and get into the action. Welcome to the endgame of God.

About the Author

Jim Rutz is the leading U.S. spokesman for open Christianity, a startling innovation on the traditional church that is laying a whole new basis for civilization. his megashift to a new, responsible society is attracting thousands in North America who want a lot more from their faith than a warm pew, a commercial-grade sermon, Nashville-level music, and a Brownie-point religion that may or may not get you into Heaven, depending on whether God grades on a curve. Rutz's open Christianity solves the three biggest problems of the church, he says: We've gotten rid of all the expensive buildings and paid pastors. Plus, you never have to listen to another sermon. This is the next step up from Protestantism. As the author of the 1992 best-seller The Open Church (230,000 sold, counting all editions), Rutz appeared on more than 80 TV and radio stations, up to and including TBN and CBN (Pat Robertson on The 700 Club). He is chairman of Open Church Ministries and has been a full-time writer for 31 years. Sales of his newest book, MEGASHIFT: Igniting Spiritual Power, could pass half a million and create demand for well over a hundred interviews. It's a shocker. Among other things, Rutz's research has found 51 countries where God has raised people from the dead, mostly in the last 15 years (all footnoted, some with photos). These are not near-death experiences, but bona fide resurrections of corpses. Rutz (rhymes with klutz, he says) has an endless stream of astounding but documented reports of varied miracles from around the world. Your audience will be spellbound. But far more important, Rutz and his house-church friends are offering your fans a doable new 24/7 lifestyle where lives get straightened out, long-standing problems get solved, wimps turn into world-changers, and everyone experiences the strong presence of God. The miracles are being done by ordinary people worldwide millions of them. For example, China already has over 110 million Christians who are authorized to take power roles in the church. And since 2001, Rutz has taught former Hindus across India who have now planted perhaps over 10,000 house churches. The revolution is headed this way, and he is ready to tell your audience how they can change their lives by starting or joining a family-like, interactive, highly participatory team.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wesscott Marketing Inc
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2005
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 259 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0966915828
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0966915822
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.18 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.06 x 6.06 x 1.02 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,082,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the book enlightening and inspiring, with one mentioning how it confirms spiritual experiences. Moreover, they consider it essential reading for Christians and praise its teaching quality, with one customer highlighting its helpful information and encouragement. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its writing style, with one customer noting its enthusiastic tone.

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Customers find the book very enlightening and inspiring, with one customer noting its great hunger for deeper spiritual experiences.

"Interesting and a good read. Not all of his claims seem to be substantiated well. Nonetheless this is a decent read." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with several noting it's a must-read for Christians, and one mentioning it serves as a reality check.

"Interesting and a good read. Not all of his claims seem to be substantiated well. Nonetheless this is a decent read." Read more

"Have a copy of our own, bought this one for a friend. It's a very good read. Love the accounts of the miraculous!" Read more

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Customers appreciate the teaching quality of the book, with one noting it serves as a gold mine of helpful information and encouragement, while another highlights its solid Biblical doctrine and nice overview of church history.

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  • John R. DiLullo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get Ready For A Radical Change
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2006
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    Before I begin let me give a disclaimer. If you are satisfied with the status quo of mainstream Christianity then stay away from this book. But if you are one who senses that there is so much more than what you have experienced in following Jesus up until now then get this book. Now. Do not delay. Click away as fast as you can. Get this book. Read it. Reflect on it. Let it change you. Then go and change the world.

    It begins with accounts of miracles happening, mostly overseas, right now. The first chapter has to be one of the longest in the book. It seems that Mr. Rutz has done his homework to verify the reports as accurate. He wants to take on this culture of unbelief that has infiltrated the American Church. This unbelief does not have the hold on the minds and hearts of Christians in other non-Western countries. Perhaps this is the answer to why miraculous accounts are more common in other countries.

    The nest chapter discusses 10 new "strategies" that are being held on to that seem to be fueling those miraculous accounts. Some of what he proposes I do not agree with (i.e., "strategic level spiritual warfare") but I think the strength of the chapter is to try and get you to think outside the box of your own experience which might be sub-normal with what the New Testament teaches. My advice: eat the meat and spit out the bones.

    Although most of this book seems to be aimed at what might be called "House churches", the greatest strength of this book is that each chapter gives you PRACTICAL teaching and advice on how to proceed. You are not left hanging with the thought, "But how to I get there." You are not given a "Step 1-2-3" procedure but you are given sign posts to help you move along the way.

    The appendix "For Futher Equipping" is one of the best things in the book. The books and web sites listed there are a gold mine of helpful information and encouragement. The stuff that I have found there was worth the price of the book alone.

    It ends with 7 ways to take action with what you have learned. It starts with wanting to build your faith that maybe God might even use someone "like me", gives you strategies that will stretch you to your end, then you get practical instruction and advice on beginning and maintaining your journey.

    If some Christians take up this book and heed the call of the Holy Spirit then we will once again turn this world upside down with the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars All Things Are Possible To Them That Believe And Trust The Lord
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2005
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    This book inspires one at many levels. First, Rutz expounds with a plethora of footnotes, the miracles GOD is doing with Believers around the world. Believers who may not have much in the way of material goods but are abundant in the presence of the LORD. The documentation of these miracles and note worthy for the effort put in to do it, but what is happening is Miraculous. The LORD has not pulled His hand away from us we have let doubt, unbelief and fear rule us. This first portion of the book is very exciting sets ones heart to desire more of GOD in their lives to fulfill the great commission.

    Then the other sections of the book hit very important and well documented topics essential to the Body of Christ. Topics include how the present hierarchy came into the church, quotes of early church fathers and errors that crept in starting in the second century. Some of Martin Luther quotes are shocking.

    I especially loved the sections the author has on the Western church and its difference to whats happening in China,India and Africa. The emphasis is on a return to home churches and "small" groups for believers to share and mature in their gifts and then to go forth and do the great commission. I kept saying "Yes" continually as I read this book, Yes to everything GOD wants and originally established in the church and where we have faltered today.

    I truly believed this book will start the fire by removing the veil and awakening to Body to seek personally our LORD to know what to do. To awaken this giant of good willed believers to take up the Great Commission and preach this GOSPEL of too good to be true news to the world and to our neighbor. GOD bless you and be blessed as you personally Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. JB
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  • SLD, Wisconsin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Condition of books is as stated and delivery was surprisingly prompt!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
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    Someone gave copies of two books that were marked up with highlighter and underlining. I liked them and wanted clean copies for the future -- ordered both books thru Amazon and was surprised how soon they arrived. The one is brand new and the other in excellent used condition, both as advertised. The price I paid was fair -- especially considering that they were written 20-28 years ago. I'm pleased with this purchase and would recommend this book dealer.

    The books are The Open Church and Megashift, both by James Rutz. If you are a Christian who grieves over the state America's churches are in today, then you should make it a point of urgency to read these two books -- especially read Megashift! You won't be sorry you did.
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  • Edward S. Quest
    4.0 out of 5 stars EXCITING MOVE OF GOD BEING MOSTLY IGNORED
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2014
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    AN EXCELLENT RESEARCH AND REPORT ON THE MIRACULOUS EVENTS GOD IS ACCOMPLISHING WORLDWIDE ESPECIALLY WHERE MISSIONARIES OR MAINLINE DENOMINATIONS ARE FAILING OR PROHIBITED. RESULTS ARE MAINTAINED THROUGH SMALL GROUPS THAT NOURISH AND INCREASE THE SPIRITUALITY OF THOSE INVOLVED MANY TIMES MORE THAN IN MOST MAINLINE CHURCHES.

    .WHILE ALL THIS IS TRUE AND REMARKABLE THE AUTHOR'S EMPHASIS ON HOME CELL OR HOME CHURCHES BREAKING AWAY FROM, OR REJECTING THE AUTHORITY AND OVERSIGHT OF THE EXISTING GODLY CHURCH IS COURTING APOSTACY AND DISASTER.
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  • WayneWarmack
    5.0 out of 5 stars AN AMAZING BOOK!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
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    I ordered and read this wonderful book long before I made the acquaintance of the author's brother, Bob Rutz, who co-authored this book and lives in an adjacent Arkansas county not far from where I live. James passed away a few years ago, but Bob and I have become good friends. For anyone who has a great hunger for the deeper things of God, this is the one for you. I am deeply touched by it. James Rutz also wrote "The Open Church", which is a classic, and should be read by everyone who desires a more intimate fellowship.
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  • Tamara Patterson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
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    Amazing stories very encouraging
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  • Val-Cool
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, I read it years ago
    Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2014
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    Amazing book, I read it years ago. This book has a special place in my heart, because it came to me through a miracle. I would say that the universe or God decided I should have this book because it fell into my hands because I wanted the book, but I missed the opportunity to get the title and author so I could buy it. So I was just going to leave it, as a book I wanted, but not getting the info I needed to buy it. I heard about the book on TV, so there was no one around me that I could ask about who the title and author was.

    The book showed me that the God in the Bible who heals people and raises the dead, is still alive and very busy doing similar miracles in the here and now. HE lives people, and this is a great testimony to that !
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  • Guilherme Correa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 30, 2020
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    I've never seen something like that.
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  • Taiga
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book that challenges traditional church and offers dynamism and encouragement !
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2014
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    My initial response to the whole IDEA of this book was that I was thoroughly dubious. I studied in an Anglican theological college in the 1970s and the "traditional" way of doing church was what I was used to. Then I lost the use of my legs, struggled to walk for some years and was instantly healed when I was prayed for in church and became A Reluctant Charismatic. SInce than I have been to several home groups and enjoyed them and have gradually moved away from the traditional situation where someone in Fancy Dress stands at the front ; does a performance and the rest of us watch passively. The Lord Jesus worked with 12 people and their families ... In a new move of the Holy Spirit ... it seems that we are to follow His example ! This book tells us what is happening world wide ; healings, conversions, even people being raised from the dead and being healed of AIDS ... ( No doubt the first miraculous healings fro Ebola will follow ) THIS BOOK IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT ... If you have become disillusioned with "churchianity " and want to see The Lord WORKING ... READ THIS ! BUt be ready ... It could change the way you see Christianity forever. I have given it five stars simply because I cannot give it SIX !
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  • M. Ross Whitelaw
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is my second copy
    Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2013
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    Good to have it again. First one was loaned to a friend,and that was the last I saw of it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2016
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    This is a life changer. Great book at great price
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