This book lays out an incredible plan. Pastors Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder describe how an incredible idea emerged from their frustration about pastoring people amidst the holiday season. They cast a vision before their communities – what if we became counter-cultural at Christmas time? What if we worshiped fully, spent less, gave more, and loved all?

The book is a quick read – by 110 pages, you are in the study guide. I got the book, along with a DVD based study, via a free giveaway on Rick McKinley’s Twitter. I was challenge to explore the possibilities of these four ideas. I know the challenge of Christmas, serving on the staff of a church with many staff that move at a breakneck pace during what should be a time of spiritual preparation.

A question and a quote embody the power of this book and the movement it represents:
“How can Christmas and the way we celebrate it still change the world?”
“The real value of Advent Conspiracy for my family was that we were able to articulate desires already deep within our souls.”

Dani and I are considering how we can engage Advent Conspiracy this Christmas and I am hoping to invite the college students and leaders I work with in Thrive College Ministry at North Phoenix to join me in this journey. I heartily recommend this book for anyone has paused in their celebration of Christmas and asked – “Is this all there is?”

For more info on Advent Conspiracy, check out www.adventconspiracy.org.
The book is available on Amazon.