Life with Purpose : The Story of the Man Behind the Purpose-Driven Life: Reverend Rick Warren, the Most Inspiring Pastor of Our Time

by Mair, George

• ISBN13: 9780425201749
• ISBN10: 0425201740
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-03-01
• Publisher: Berkley Hardcover

Summary

Now, acclaimed biographer George Mair provides a rare, personal look at the private man behind the powerful teachings. This inspiring biography reveals what prompted Warren to start preaching, the motivation behind The Purpose-Driven Life, and how he overcame serious obstacles to achieve success in every aspect of his life-from his work, to his marriage, to his visionary mission. For the first time, A Life with Purposetells the story of the unassuming man who has dedicated himself to changing the world, one soul at a time.

Author Biography

George Mair is the author of numerous books, including nine celebrity biographies. His book House Broken: How I Remodeled My Home for Just Under Three Times the Original Bid was recently named "Book of the Week" by People magazine. The recipient of thirty-two writing awards, including the prestigious Columbia University Silver Scroll for Best Radio Writing in America, Mair has also served as a CBS broadcaster, a Los Angeles Times syndicated columnist, and a radio talk-show host.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(10)
The Church in America	11	(14)
Planting the Seeds	25	(22)
Preparing for Ministry	47	(24)
Doing the Lord's Work	71	(18)
The Church Growth Movement	89	(22)
The New Paradigm Church: Modern Religion in America	111	(24)
Purpose-Driven	135	(24)
The Warren Method	159	(24)
The P.E.A.C.E. Plan	183	(14)
Putting Purpose to Work	197