CHARLOTTE, NC – The Good Book Company is pleased to announce the release of What Jesus Started: The World-Changing Power of the Local Church by the New York Times bestselling author, Ellen Vaughn. Vaughn has written or co-written 27 books, including Becoming Elisabeth Elliot, Being Elisabeth Elliot, and her recent children’s book, Elisabeth Elliot: The Brave Girl Who Chose to Love.
In partnership with International Cooperating Ministries (ICM), Vaughn traveled across the globe and uncovered the compelling, shocking stories of local Christians included in this book. Reflecting on her travels, she writes, “Jesus started something that’s counter-intuitively powerful, persuasive, and uniquely satisfying. Here are some stories of what that looks like in some wild places around the world. I think the takeaway for all of us is that we can have a deeper, richer, surprising experience of Christian community, right where we live.”
Maggie Combs, Senior Editor of Acquisitions and Development, reflects, “These testimonies have reinvigorated my passion for my own local church family and the ministry that God has put right at my feet. This book will inspire you to leave behind comfort, convenience, and control and step out in faith right where you are.”
What Jesus Started released October 1st. Vaughn has been a guest on several programs to discuss this book, including Christianity Today’s Being Human, Takeaways with Kirk Cameron, and The World and Everything in It with World News Group. Please direct any media inquiries to publicity@thegoodbook.com.
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