Welcome to the Revolution: A Field Guide for New Believers

Tome pastors a megachurch in Cincinnati that draws a large number of attendees unfamiliar with the Christian faith. As he was counseling new believers, he wanted to give them a guide to explain the Christian life, and decided to write this book when he couldn’t find anything appropriate. Tome doesn’t get bogged down in difficult questions (e.g., “What happens to people who have never heard about Jesus?”), instead encouraging readers to take the next step in their faith and address those questions over time. Chapters on basics like Bible reading and prayer will probably be most beneficial. As one would expect for this audience, Tome’s advice is appealingly honest (i.e., some of the Bible will be boring and you won’t like everything you read). Other chapters get a bit off focus, like the one on community, which recommends rating friends and spending more time with those who encourage you (sage advice, perhaps, but not necessarily the heart of Christian community). Letters from church attendees and new believers are a precious addition. (Sept. 9)