Damage Control How to Stop Making Jesus Look Bad

People don't like Christians.Christians are often seen as narrow-minded, exclusionary, or pushy instead of being seen as representatives of a loving God. It's easy to think that the actions of others are causing the problem, but are you aware of how much your neighbors and friends are forming their opinions of Jesus by watching you?This book will help you determine if you're hurting God's cause without realizing it, and how to become part of the solution instead. Damage Control takes an honest look at what's wrong-and what's right-about Christianity today. It offers specific ideas for making your faith attractive to those around you.Jesus started a global revolution, then left us as ambassadors to carry on his mission. Damage Control shows how to engage in spiritual disciplines and peaceful practices so you can represent Christ for who he really is."Readers can't help being challenged by Merrill's message of change and love. He'll offend a few, encourage many others, and cause some Christians to make huge changes in how they relate to the people around them. This is a necessary and timely book."-Publishers Weekly"A welcome book, full of wise counsel."-Harold Myra, executive chair, Christianity Today International"Dean Merrill has given us a 'high definition' version of the biblical theme of ambassador. He reminds us this journey starts with acting like the One we say we represent."-Byron D. Klaus, president, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, Missouri"Through powerful stories and convincing application of Scripture, Dean Merrill perfectly portrays the Christian's role as 'God's ambassador.' Damage Control can make a real difference in how the church impacts a skeptical but needy world."-Wess Stafford, president and CEO, Compassion InternationalDean Merrill is the author of The God Who Won't Let Go and Sinners in the Hands of an Angry Church. He has also collaborated on a number of other books, including Jim Cymbala's Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire.Merrill, Dean is the author of 'Damage Control How to Stop Making Jesus Look Bad' with ISBN 9780801065651 and ISBN 0801065658.