Dean calls these people Cultural Christians simply because they are a striking result of the culture in which they live.ĭean has come up with clever names for these so-called Christians and has divided the book into chapters dedicated to each kind. They claim to know Jesus Christ and can even tell you a few of the major stories of the Bible, but when pressed to live the life of Christ they come up miles short. We all know these people who are everywhere in our neighborhood, in the church, at sports venues, in civic organizations and even in our family. In this book, Dean tackles a subject many would call taboo, the issue of people who call themselves Christian but don’t exhibit the fruits of the Spirit. He is a graduate of Liberty University with an MA in theological studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing his DMin from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the founding pastor of City Church in Tallahassee, Florida. It perked my interest so much I had to read it … and I’m glad I did!ĭean Inserra is a young, brash preacher who is not afraid to face controversy head-on, especially when it involves knowing and following Jesus Christ. Interesting title, huh? Yeah, it caught my eye, too, because at first glance it sounds like an oxymoron like jumbo shrimp or friendly fire.
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