“Church leaders dare not ignore the wisdom and perspective of this book.” — Nancy Beach, Willow Creek Community Church and Author of “An Hour on Sunday”
“My father taught me that a problem well defined is half solved. It would be foolish to be in ministry to emerging generations without carefully studying this book.” — Josh McDowell
“Dan helps us understand issues we must address regarding the church and emerging generations. This book will help you strategize your journey out of the institution and into the mainstream of the movement.” — Reggie McNeal, Leadership Network
“God is speaking to his church, and he’s using those who don’t even attend one to be his spokespeople. Listen up! Thanks to Kimball, new voices are directing the church toward renewal and spiritual growth.” — Michael Frost, Author, of “The Shaping of Things to Come
“This is a sobering read, but as Dan promises, it’s ultimately a hopeful one too. We ignore those who like Jesus but not the church at our own peril.” — Tony Jones, Emergent Village
“While he might not use the term, Dan Kimball is a gifted missionary-evangelist. Thoroughly Christological and missional.” — Lon Allison, Billy Graham Center
“Dan brings authenticity and sensitivity to the discussion by engaging people who have come to trust him as their friend. This is Jesus’ way of engagement. He didn’t talk about people; he conversed with them.” — Eddie Gibbs, Fuller Theological Seminary
“A tough-minded, clear-sighted look at authentic Christian living in the twenty-first century.” — Leonard Sweet, George Fox University
“A wonderful bridge between the real-world orthopraxy of the emerging church and the ‘we want to learn and understand’ posture of all healthy church leaders. Dan clearly has his finger on the pulse of twentysomethings outside the church.” — Mark Oestreicher, Youth Specialties
“Treats the citizens of emerging culture as people God loves rather than as enemies, targets, or customers. Essential reading for anyone serious about doing mission in emerging culture.” — Earl Creps, PhD, Dmin, Assemblies of God Theological Seminaries
“I felt like I was sitting in a coffeehouse with Dan, having a three-hour conversation about things my heart yearned to explore. This book is beyond timely. Carry it with you into the future.” — Rudy Carrasco, Harambee Ministries
“The good news is that Dan is right. More people are open to Jesus, giving us an opportunity to shed our skins of tired traditions and return to our call, a Christlike nature.” — Alan Nelson, Rev! magazine
“With insight, gentleness, and an unswerving commitment to the wisdom of the past, Dan Kimball shows us what we don’t want to see but must if we care about the Great Commission in the twenty-first century.” — Gregory Koukl, Stand to Reason
“I really appreciate Dan Kimball’s passion. It’s important to listen to and wrestle with him in order to develop ministry models that proclaim an ancient message through relevant and flexible methods.” — Efrem Smith, The Sanctuary Covenant Church
“Couldn’t put it down! Confronting and alarming but hopeful, this book presents real dialog with young critics of the church and offers positive suggestions for moving the church forward.” — Bryce Jessup, William Jessup University
“What a hopeful reminder that Jesus is not as far away from most unchurched people as church leaders think. If every church leader will heed Dan’s message, emerging generations will find faith in the real Jesus through his real church.” — John Burke, Author, of “No Perfect People Allowed”
“If you like Jesus and the church, you need to read this book. It will give you a window into the heart of a world that desperately needs Jesus and a new vision of his bride, the church.” — Kevin G. Harney, Corinth Reformed Church
“Every frustrated, tired, and burned-out pastor in America needs to read this book. Dan Kimball provides hope and insight for all who love Jesus and wish the church were more like God intended.” — Jules Glanzer, George Fox Evangelical Seminary
“Thoughtfully addresses some of the most complex issues facing the American church today. It provokes serious thinking about our responses to the hard questions about life, faith, and Jesus.” — Linda Stanley, Leadership Network
“Dan Kimball both points out our blind spots and gives us a clear and compelling road map for reengaging people with the good news of the gospel. This is an important book, and a great one.” — Chap Clark, Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
“I recommend this book especially to those who think the emergent church movement is a phase. Something is wrong when people like Jesus but not the church, Jesus’ body. Our job is to do something about it.” — Sarah Sumner, Azusa Pacific University
