Second Edition. Let's be honest - the Christian community today isn't a mirror image of the early church. Institution and tradition have taken over ministry in the church. It's the reality, but does it need to be that way? This book focuses on what it means to be a real follower of Jesus in the midst of the corrupted church, what it means to really connect with God, what real generosity looks like, how to be real with God, how to touch real lives in the world, and what we need to do to give the church relevance again. "Reality" is a good dose of reality much needed in evangelical youth work....