CAN I FIND MY WAY BACK TO GOD?

Appealing to readers of Rick Warren, Kerry Shook and Steve Furtick, this is a guide to personal renewal for those who are searching for an authentic connection to God.

For two decades, the motto "helping people find their way back to God" has described the mission of Community Christian Church, founded by brothers Dave and Jon Ferguson. The most common obstacle to faith is not believing in God. The problem is finding and connecting with the God we already believe in. Drawing on the well-known story of the prodigal son, the authors show how most people set out with good intentions, only to find themselves floundering in what the authors call "spiritual amnesia." The authors hope to clear up this amnesia and help people remember what they once knew in childlike innocence: that there is a God who knows them, loves them, and has a dream for their life. They dare readers to engage in a 30-day wager with God by praying each day, "God, if you are real, make yourself real to me." Then they lead readers through five crucial awakenings that move them from doubt and confusion to love, purpose and meaning--and a personal relationship with God. In an era marked by spiritual drift and confusion, the promise of "finding your way back to God" will resonate both with believers and seekers. Dave Ferguson and Jon Ferguson are co-founders of NewThing, a church planting network (140 congregations; 7,000 leaders and staff; 50,000 attendees). Dave is also co-founder/president of Exponential, the nation's largest church leadership conference. In 2013, the conference had 5,300 attendees (sold out) with 60k participants in 93 countries via webcast. A spin-off, Exponential West Coast, is hosted by Saddleback Church (Rick Warren, pastor). They have written three church leadership books: The Big Idea, Exponential, and Discover Your Mission Now. They live in Chicago.