Terry Crist

Loving Samaritans
Zondervan, 2024
By Terry Crist

WHO: Terry Crist, co-lead pastor of City of Grace in Phoenix. 

HE SAYS: “By recognizing the sacred worth of each person, we can enrich our souls and create a world more aligned with the love that pursues us all.” 

THE BIG IDEA: This book addresses how far we have strayed from unity and how we can live a radically inclusive life without compromising our beliefs or the gospel.

THE PROGRESSION: In 11 chapters, the author addresses the issues that can divide us, from labels and politics to relational dynamics and compassion, by weaving the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman with his own stories and examples from culture.

“How would our interactions, relationships and communities be transformed if we chose to engage one another with empathy, respect and a genuine desire to learn?”

Terry Crist
Terry Crist

Terry Crist is the co-lead pastor of City of Grace in Phoenix alongside his wife, Judith.

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