How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindness: Serving People Just as They Are

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The starting and ending points for all outreach have to be love.The most effective way to reach people for Jesus is through kindness outreachshowing Gods love in practical ways. This type of outreach is what Jesus modeled, is culturally relevant, and values people. The goal should be to invite people to take the next step from where they are.

Friendship Community Church, led by Pastor Todd Stevens, has experienced tremendous growth through acts of kindness. The churchs most radical kindness project is Nashville Strip Church, founded by Erin Stevens. Erins life changed when God told her to go feed the strippers. With home-cooked meals and gift bags, Erin shows dancers that God loves them.How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindnessincludes the story of a dancer who has come to know Christ, left the strip club industry through Erins ministry, and is now serving with Erin to reach other strippers.

From feeding the homeless, to Easter egg hunts for special needs children, to ministering in a strip club,How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindnessprovides exciting ideas for showing Gods love in practical ways.

Features include:

• Stories from kindness outreach events, including Strip Church
• Ideas for showing Gods love in practical ways
• Inspiration to step out of your comfort zone to serve people

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Todd Stevens is the pastor of Friendship Community Church, one of the fastest growing churches in America. Friendship is known for finding creative ways to show God's love in the community, and over 90% of the regular attenders are involved in service opportunities. Todd is also a church consultant in the area of servant evangelism.