After the spiritual highs of a Christian retreat, it can seem like the rest of the year is spiritually downhill until the next conference or retreat. But what if there was a way to help make your faith life defy this downward spiral? What if you could leave the retreat and watch your spiritual life increase over the following year? Here, youth pastor Bob Wallington practically sets out how you can make your faith come alive once you're back into the regular routine of school, homework and church on Sundays. In bitesize chunks, Bob explores ways of reading the Bible, taking time to reflect on God, asking for prayer, developing a prayer life and getting involved with church. Filled with positive feedback from young people who have tried Bob's methods, he challenges the idea that your faith life doesn't have to get worse once the conference is over - it can get better!
Bob Wallington is the youth pastor at Soul Survivor Watford. Growing up within Soul Survivor church, he is well-known within the church community and on the summer conference scene. Prior to this, Bob was Director of OneLife, an organization which trains and develops young leaders and holds yearly conferences across the United Kingdom.
Title: 16-and-a-Half Ways to Upgrade Your Faith
Author: Wallington, Bob
ISBN: 9780281078790
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Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Publication Date: 2018-06-20
Number of Pages: 144
Weight: 0.2801 kg
I wish I could've read this book as a teenager! It is fun, accessible, practical and inspiring - you won't just read it once! -- Beth Croft, Soul Survivor
What I love about this book is that it gives you simple, really practical ideas for putting Christian faith into action. Bob is that friend who always has great life advice - and the reason why it's great is that he explains it clearly and quickly. And like any true friend, he manages to kindly and gently challenge us to do better. If you've ever struggled to make sense of how to live out your faith in real, everyday life, this book could be the answer to your prayers. -- Martin Saunders, Deputy Chief Executive of Youthscape
Every festival ticket purchased should come with a copy of this book! At last, a brilliantly practical guide to launching the life you hoped was possible in your everyday walk with Jesus. I've watched Bob living every one of these sixteen and a half steps for over a decade, he's the real deal, and what he's captured in these pages will launch you into the fullness of life that you were made for. -- Pete Wynter, HTB Curate, Founder of Onelife and the Leadership College London
This book is a game-changer for your relationship with Jesus. Bob gets that following Jesus can be hard, he gets that it's 100% worth it and he gets how to do it. It's funny, honest, easy to read and super practical. Best of all, it works. If you try it, you will grow. -- Fiona Green, Director of Youth, Children's & Families at All Saints, Woodford Wells
As you pick up this book and read through the pages you will find you are the new owner of a set of tools for life. Through every story, challenge and practical suggestion you are reassured that the end of an event, festival or weekend away does not mean the end of your connection with Jesus in fact it's just the beginning. -- Liz Bewley, CEO of Onelife
