Publisher Description
The early church turned the world upside down. With only a few followers of Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit, the gospel message of love and transformation spread like wildfire; it could not be contained or held back. What was the secret—the “Jesus way”—behind such a radical movement of the gospel? And what would it take for a spiritual renewal to happen today—in your church, your community, your world, and your own heart?Gerard Long, president of Alpha USA, has seen that spiritual awakenings tend to occur when God’s people understand their calling and prepare through prayer, personal renewal, and action. InAwakening, he offers a compelling vision for a “Jesus way” of widespread spiritual renewal, equipping you to better love people into the Kingdom of God. You’ll become empowered to live the abundant life given to us in Christ—and step out in faith to fulfill God’s calling.
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About Gerard Long
Gerard
Long
is the executive director of Alpha USA. Following a dramatic
encounter with God in 1980, Long has lived with one burning ambition: to please
the Lord Jesus and to obey His will. He had been planning to build on his
success as a runner and businessman, but after his encounter with God he felt a
calling to serve in a church in North London. He was at this church for twenty-two
years, including seventeen as a pastor, while also working in the banking and
finance industry. Long worked for HSBC, one of the largest banks in the world,
for thirty years, retiring at the end of 2006 as senior vice president of corporate
marketing. His banking career took him around the world and included some
fascinating roles, including director of the Year 2000 Program for the United Kingdom
and Europe.