Not Like Me : A Field Guide for Influencing a Diverse World

by Eric Michael Bryant

• ISBN13: 9780310329961
• ISBN10: 0310329965
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-16
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

According to author Eric Michael Bryant in Not Like Me, formerly titled Peppermint-Filled Piatas, people can become agents of change, creating genuine unity among people from a variety of backgrounds and belief systems, through their relationships.

Author Biography

Eric Michael Bryant oversees the leadership team at Mosaic in L'os Angeles, a Church known for its diversity and creativity. Eric serves as part of the core teams for the Mosaic Alliance and The Origins Project, a movement of people passionate about Jesus, Humanity, and Innovation. Eric completed his doctorate of ministry at Bethel Seminary. Eric, Debbie, Caleb, and Trevi, live in the middle of los Angeles County. Connect with Eric at www.ericbryant.org.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 11
Introduction: The Art of Woo	p. 15
Overcoming the Christian Stereotype
People Matter Most
Curry Favor	p. 31
Winning People and Influencing Friends
Bounce Houses in the Neighborhood	p. 45
Getting off the Couch to Make Friends
Peppermint-Filled Piñatas	p. 67
Partying to Expand Our Influence
A Fellowship of Freaks	p. 81
Finding a Common Cause to Create Community
Love is the New Apologetic
Uncivil War	p. 99
Proving That God is Real
White Men can Jump (Just not as High)	p. 125
Seeing Past Stereotypes
The Untouchables	p. 145
Learning to See Those We Overlook
Compassionate Conservatives and Loving Liberals	p. 167
Reaching across the Ideological Aisle
Lots of Sex in the City	p. 185
Engaging Others in a Post-Sexual Revolution World
The Mosque Next Door	p. 209
Building Relationships with the Religious
Conclusion: Apathetics Anonymous	p. 233
Activating Personal Change
Acknowledgments	p. 241
Interactive Questions	p. 245
Notes	p. 251
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