Put Your Faith Into Action
Do you ever feel like something in your faith is missing, that
going to church, studying the Bible, and tithing just aren't
enough? There has to be more, right? What would it look like to
truly follow Christ and not just believe in him?
David Nowell asked the very same questions, and was led to minister
to the "least of these," whom God loves deeply. In Dirty
Faith, Nowell shares powerful stories of faith in action, and
encourages us to move with him from the sidelines to the front
line, to get our hands dirty helping the hopeless, the
disenfranchised, and the poor.
Loving as God loves is central to the gospel, whether that means
taking in foster children, ministering to inmates at the local
jail, or something else God has in mind just for you. Let this
inspiring book help you find what's been missing in your
faith.
"David Nowell has challenged not only our view of the church's
responsibility in light of the worldwide plague of violence on
children--from poverty to homelessness to prostitution--he has
challenged our view of Jesus Christ. Nowell's Jesus has dirt under
his fingernails and calluses on his hands. The Word becoming flesh
is not just incarnation, it is a holiness that is willing to be
stained by the brokenness of a world that would abuse an innocent
child. I want my staff to read this book. It will challenge them to
do what is required of them, and then some." --Dr. Walter Crouch,
President/CEO, Appalachia Service Project
"Filled with unforgettable stories from the field, Nowell's writing
will both break your heart and lift your vision. Dirty Faith
is a must-read for those who want to put their faith into action by
serving others." --Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, senior pastor, The Moody
Church
Put Your Faith Into Action
Do you ever feel like something in your faith is missing, that
going to church, studying the Bible, and tithing just aren't
enough? There has to be more, right? What would it look like to
truly follow Christ and not just believe in him?
David Nowell asked the very same questions, and was led to minister
to the "least of these," whom God loves deeply. In Dirty
Faith, Nowell shares powerful stories of faith in action, and
encourages us to move with him from the sidelines to the front
line, to get our hands dirty helping the hopeless, the
disenfranchised, and the poor.
Loving as God loves is central to the gospel, whether that means
taking in foster children, ministering to inmates at the local
jail, or something else God has in mind just for you. Let this
inspiring book help you find what's been missing in your
faith.
"Nowell's prophetic call strikes like a hammer on the anvil of
Scripture. No reader will feel entirely comfortable here, myself
included. Yet alongside the ringing iron is the whisper of grace,
both the wellspring and the ultimate end of all Christian
service."--Jedd Medefind, president, Christian Alliance for
Orphans
"In his compelling voice, David Nowell leads readers to discover
what it looks like to truly love 'the least of these' and shine the
light of Christ into some of the world's darkest places. Filled
with unforgettable stories from the field, Nowell's writing will
both break your heart and lift your vision. This insightful book
motivates every believer to act with biblical wisdom, practical
actions, and compelling clarity. Dirty Faith is a must-read
for those who want to put their faith into action by serving
others." --Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, senior pastor, The Moody
Church
"David Nowell has challenged not only our view of the church's
responsibility in light of the worldwide plague of violence on
children--from poverty to homelessness to prostitution--he has
challenged our view of Jesus Christ. Nowell's Jesus has dirt under
his fingernails and calluses on his hands. The Word becoming flesh
is not just incarnation, it is a holiness that is willing to be
stained by the brokenness of a world that would abuse an innocent
child. I want my staff to read this book. It will challenge them to
do what is required of them, and then some." --Dr. Walter Crouch,
President/CEO, Appalachia Service Project
David Z. Nowell (www.davidznowell.com) is an author, speaker, and President of Hope Unlimited for Children, a Christian nonprofit that ministers to sex-trafficked children, street orphans, and child prisoners. Prior to joining Hope in 2007, he spent most of his career as a senior administrator at several Christian colleges. He is a graduate of Baylor University with a PhD in historical theology. Nowell's blog, Pursuing Dirty Faith surrounds topics of faith, orphan care, and lifestyle stewardship. He and his wife, Susan, make their home in Jefferson City, TN.