Why We Can't Stay

I Am Going 

by Daniel L. Akin and Bruce Riley Ashford   

A Review

The authors of I Am Going are determined to remove all excuses for staying.

The book begins with a simple and precise 4-part presentation of God’s mission, a familiar illustration of the need for words and actions to accomplish the mission, and the ever-comforting challenge that God is in every part of the process.

The next 6 chapters lead us to consider our choices. We can choose to go with our church, to our neighborhood, to the nations, to a job, with a job, and in fact, anywhere. 

The church is carefully defined.  The Gospel is clearly presented. The twin Greats, Commission and Commandment are offered as two rails the train of ministry travels.

Neighborhood is wherever your neighbor is.

The with my job chapter is especially helpful.  The Bible offers several examples. The opportunities to be a professional who brings the gift of the gospel may become the only means for world evangelization. The church is on the cusp of these efforts. 

Each chapter ends with a personal ‘sign on the dotted line’ commitment. The book is interactive even on the back cover.

The brevity of the book speaks well of the care with which it was written. I Am Going is a small resource with big ideas that is a good gift for everyone you are sending.