On April 1, Tim Stevens‘ book, “Pop Goes the Church,” will be released. I anticipate the buzz will be hot as church leaders and Christ Followers get their hands on this book.

Tim will make you laugh enough to get a good ab workout. Nod enough to get a neck crap. And for some, feel enough discomfort to reach for the Pepto. But when the smoke clears, I think many will be inspired to engage culture with the gospel the same way Paul did in Athens.

Check out the sweet website accompanying the book.

I had the pleasure of reviewing an early manuscript and posted a review several months back (which you can read below).

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Review

Churches now have a guidebook that explains why and how to leverage pop culture, engage people, and point them to Jesus in the book “Pop Goes the Culture.” The book is written by Tim Stevens, a pastor at the innovative, Granger Community Church in Indiana.

As an early reviewer of the book, I can’t give away many details of it, but I can tell you that it is both engaging and provocative. The stories Tim weaves in throughout the book are a great touch with some surprising tales about his own life.

Tim comes across as a nice guy (I’m sure he is)- but he makes no bones that this book will offend lots of churchy people. After reading it, I would definitely agree. If you read it you will either dig or or disdain. I, for one, dug it.

There are aspects of the book that may be fodder for the “attack dog” “watchdog” bloggers out there. But I hope the message of the book will rise above all of that and provoke thought, discussion, prayer, and action instead. People need Jesus. Pop culture practically screams it out. Why not use it in a timely way to connect people to the timeless truth?

I think this should be required reading for every church planter, Christian leader, and Christ follower. I’m thankful for the opportunity to review this book and look forward to seeing the impact it’s bound to have on ministries, and ultimately people, everywhere.

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