{"product_id":"growing-up-church-of-christ-paperback","title":"Growing Up Church of Christ - 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\u003eMike S. Allen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 7.99 x 5.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47359201870009,"sku":"9780615514819","price":23.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4309\/4713\/files\/1pKGwb9f129780615514819.webp?v=1780577620","url":"https:\/\/thoobo.com\/products\/growing-up-church-of-christ-paperback","provider":"Thoobo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}