{"product_id":"growing-up-church-of-christ-9780615514819","title":"Growing Up Church of Christ","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn insightful look at life inside a conservative evangelical community-the Church of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing up in a big church in a small town, Mike S. Allen's thoughts and stories come from his unique perspective as the son of a famous preacher. Some of his memories are fond and some are, naturally, conflicted.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe narrative also includes sharing from dozens of other believers who talk about their experiences in a place where folks sometimes held strong, heaven-or-hell opinions about various doctrines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSprinkled with wit and wisdom, \u003ci\u003eGrowing Up Church of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e is a memory book that eventually leads to a crossroad: remain in the church of one's youth or take strides in a different direction?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eReviews: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A narrative with funny, poignant memories.\" -Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Speaking as one who 'grew up Church of Christ, ' author Mike Allen has crafted a written time capsule that literally transported me back to childhood in a single evening. His superb collection of personal vignettes is delivered in a heartwarming and vulnerable style that taps into a wide range of emotions from laughter to tears - at times in but a single page. I read it in one sitting and enjoyed every minute.\" -Dr. Joe Alexander, associate dean of The Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business, Belmont University \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eGrowing Up Church of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e, Mike Allen strikes a unique balance. He manages to give us a fun and nostalgic trip back to our youth, while at the same time provoking thought on some weighty matters.\" -Steve Lake, regional director of advancement, Harding University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike S. Allen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike S. Allen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/08\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780615514819\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMike S. Allen, a graduate of Harding University with a degree in print journalism, has written articles for newspapers and military publications. He has also spoken to a number of churches around the world as a part-time youth minister, full-time assistant minister, and regular ol' church member. He is a husband, father, and friend who enjoys working and living in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (except during rush hour).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike S. Allen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40070621724787,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e3db14ff-1f6c-49b9-803c-e58d8ce4c28a.jpg?v=1651932341","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/growing-up-church-of-christ-9780615514819","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}