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Book Description
Charles Sheldon's best-selling classic "In His Steps" was first published over one hundred years ago. Now Joey O'Connor has updated and modernized this story for today's teens, college students, and adults.

The setting is First Church, the most exclusive in Pasadena. Pastor Max Henry's routine is forever altered when a young street person raises some disturbing questions: "What does it mean to follow in Jesus' steps today?" and "What does surrendering all to follow Jesus mean?"

When this homeless man dies, Pastor Henry finds himself deeply dissatisfied with his understanding of what it truly means to follow Christ. One week later, he challenges his congregation to make a one-year promise to ask themselves, "What would Jesus do?" in every situation.

In a fast-paced, narrative style, "In His Steps": The Promise traces the lives of those church members who accept their pastor's challenge. By following the story of these church members, who face contemporary problems in everyday settings, the reader is encouraged to accept the challenge to act as Jesus would act.

Joey O'Connor is the best-selling author of several books, including "Whadd'ya Gonna Do?", "You're Grounded for Life", and "Heaven's Not a Crying Place". He served in youth and family ministries for over ten years. A popular speaker for parents, teenagers, and families, O'Connor writes frequently for Focus on the Family's "Breakaway" magazine and other youth publications. He lives with his wife and three children in San Clemente, California.