{"product_id":"almost-christmas-leader-guide-a-wesleyan-advent-experience-paperback","title":"Almost Christmas Leader Guide: A Wesleyan Advent Experience - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMagrey Devega\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIngrid McIntyre\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatt Rawle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1741, John Wesley preached his famous sermon titled \"The Almost Christian\" in which he encouraged people to follow Christ wholeheartedly. We should not be satisfied with being almost Christian but rather strive towards being altogether a Christian. In \u003ci\u003eAlmost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience\u003c\/i\u003e, author and pastor Magrey deVega leads a group of authors to explore how we can make the same commitment to Christ during Advent, connecting our Wesleyan heritage with the traditional Advent themes of Love, Hope, Joy, and Peace. In this book, perfect for Advent, deVega and the other authors break down the barriers that prevent us from experiencing an \"altogether\" love, hope, joy, and peace in Christ in our lives and in the world around us. They demonstrate the promises God offers to us that makes those longings a reality, inviting us to claim those promises for ourselves this Advent and celebrate an altogether Christmas. Chapters include: Altogether Love Altogether Hope Altogether Joy Altogether Peace The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the four-week study including session plans, activities, and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagrey deVega (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Magrey R. deVega is the Senior Pastor at Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida. He is the author of over a dozen books, including \u003ci\u003eQuestions Jesus Asked, The Christmas Letters, The Bible Year\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSavior\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHope for Hard Times, Almost Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOne Faithful Promise. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is also a contributor to numerous publications on preaching, worship design, and the spiritual life. He is the proud father of two daughters, Grace and Madelyn. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngrid McIntyre (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ingrid McIntyre is the co-founder and Executive Director of Open Table Nashville, a ministry with those experiencing homelessness that focuses on disrupting cycles of poverty in the Nashville area. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Rawle (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Matt Rawle is a dynamic pastor, author, speaker, and futurist who masterfully explores the intersection of faith and contemporary culture. Matt is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Final Days\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Heart that Grew Three Sizes\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Grace of Les Misérables\u003c\/i\u003e. Currently serving as lead pastor of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church in Metairie, Louisiana, and Carrollton United Methodist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana, Matt continues to inspire communities to discover the profound way that spirituality intersects with culture, creativity, and everyday life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eApril Casperson (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e April Casperson is Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. She is an ordained deacon passionate about diversity and inclusion, vocational discernment, and the organizations and systems that recruit, educate, and equip leaders for thoughtful, intentional ministry. Rev. Casperson previously served as Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. She enjoys science fiction literature, Law \u0026amp; Order, and good food with family and friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.3 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53477732516147,"sku":"9781501890604","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/Ri3-4q_kBS9781501890604.webp?v=1781587731","url":"https:\/\/rbangel-store.myshopify.com\/products\/almost-christmas-leader-guide-a-wesleyan-advent-experience-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}