The Christian Atheist Believing in God but Living as If He Doesn’t Exist Craig Groeschel

'The more I looked, the more I found Christian Atheists everywhere.' Former Christian Atheist Craig Groeschel knows his subject all too well. After over a decade of successful ministry, he had to make a painful self admission: although he believed in God, he was leading his church like God didn't exist. To Christians and non-Christians alike, to the churched and the unchurched, the journey leading up to Groeschel's admission and the journey that follows---from his family and his upbringing to the lackluster and even diametrically opposed expressions of faith he encountered---will look and sound like the story of their own lives. Now the founding and senior pastor of the multicampus, pace-setting LiveChurch.tv, Groeschel personal journey toward a more authentic God-honoring life is more relevant than ever. Christians and Christian Atheists everywhere will be nodding their heads as they are challenged to take their own honest moment and ask the question: am I putting my whole faith in God but still living as if everything was up to me? (From the Back cover)

This book was a “recommended read” from Pastor Brad Cooper. Since Brenda is from Enid, Ok. we were aware of LifeChurch and it’s unique method of church growth.

Craig Groeschel, founding and senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv, examines 12 areas of the Christian faith in which Christians struggle to act consistently with their stated beliefs. The author writes in a modest fashion and provides humorous and thought provoking examples from his personal life and his ministry to illustrate his points. His teaching is sensible and true to Biblical principles. I was especially impressed with the Afterword section of the book in which the author discusses the concept of “Third Line faith.” The book is an easy and enjoyable read. It will appeal to both old and new believers who want to grow in their Christian walk.    

 Randy Cohorn