The Way of Jesus: A Journey of Freedom for Pilgrims and Wanderers

"Many people find Jesus attractive but have a hard time finding him within the bounds of traditional churches. While I remain optimistic about local church life, I am patient even empathetic with those who struggle with it. If you are one of those people, The Way of Jesus is an intelligent and gentle guide for finding and following Jesus beginning right where you are."
Todd Hunter, national director, Alpha–USA, and former national director, Vineyard–USA

"The Campbells lovingly guide us toward an authentic and living encounter with Jesus without all the religious paraphernalia often associated with the institutional church. This book is a gift to those seeking to follow Jesus faithfully in a way that makes real sense to twenty–first century seekers."
Alan Hirsch, coauthor, The Shaping of Things to Come; founding director, Forge Mission Training Network, Melbourne, Australia

"Jonathan Campbell′s story is one of deep questioning rooted in faithful, intentional practice. He demonstrates that there are no good shortcuts for Jesus′ pilgrim people."
Linda Bergquist, church starter strategist, North American Mission Board, San Francisco, California

"Jonathan Campbell is armed with both conviction and courage, and for that reason he is a dangerous man who believes what he lives and lives what he believes. This book tells the story behind his convictions and demonstrates the courage with which he follows them."
Neil Cole, author, Cultivating a Life for God; cofounder, Organic Church Greenhouse movement

"Spiritual seekers whether Eastern, Western, Christian, Jewish, or Buddhist will be inspired by the Campbells′ bold honesty and authenticity in their account of their personal journey. Read this book and you will feel welcomed and loved by fellow travelers who encourage you on the Way."
Neil Baker, M.D., physician executive, Seattle, Washington

About Leadership Network.

Foreword.

Preface: Beginnings.

Part One: Perspectives.

1. The Journey Is the Gift.

2. An Alternative Reality.

3. Navigating the New Age.

4. Cultural Chasms.

Part Two: Discovery.

5. (Re)Discovering the Ancient–Present Paths.

6. Returning to the Ancient Paths.

7. The Living Reality of the Body of Christ.

8. People of the Way.

9. Matching Wines with Wineskins.

10. Let Go and Hold On.

Part Three: Awakenings.

11. Listening to Our Longings: Ancient and Present.3

12. Embracing Our Primal Desire.

13. Awakening to Our Identity.

14. Awakening to Our Destiny.

15. Backsliding to Enlightenment.

16. Christ–Centered (Re)Incarnation.

Part Four: Enlightenment.

17. Finding Our Way Beyond Religion.

18. Streams of Living Water.

19. Living into Being.

20. Realizing Christ in Community.

21. Living a Holistic Spirituality.

22. The Journey Will Take Us There.

Notes.

Acknowledgments: A Word of Thanks.

About the Authors.

Jonathan and Jennifer Campbell have been pioneering spiritual communities together over their twenty years of friendship and marriage. They and their four children are part of local and international teams that exist to encourage and equip new movements of Christ–centered spiritual communities in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. During his twelve years of professional ministry, Jonathan served as pastor, church planter, trainer, and professor at several graduate schools. He earned his Ph.D. from Fuller School of Intercultural Studies. Jonathan has extensive experience in coaching and consulting with leaders of churches, organizations, and corporations throughout North America and parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
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This is a book that deserves to be read. ( www.christianbookshops.org.uk, January 2006)