Rumors of God is a call to Christians seeking a vision of the life God is calling them to, one that transcends the shallowness of our culture.

In his classic work, Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis likens an encounter with God to coming to life: "This world is a great sculptor's shop and we are the statues. But there is a rumor going round the shop that some of us are some day going to come to life."

However, today many Christians live with tension. What the Scriptures promise seems like a far cry from what we experience in our lives. As a result, God seems distant, and the life described in the Scriptures seems more like a series of rumors than reality.

Does God still do great things today? Is it possible to really experience Him? Can we close the gap between what we hear and what we see?

Rumors of God is a rally cry for the church. Authors Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson share compelling stories about the work and activity of God today. Packed with fresh cultural observations and illuminating Scriptural insights, Rumors of God will ignite a passion in your heart to see your faith come to life.

Foreword by Bill Hybels, founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Ill., and chairman of the board for the Willow Creek Association.

Endorsements:

Rumors is filled with the same forward-thinking spirit that defines its authors, Jon Tyson and Darren Whitehead. Their Gospel is classically timeless, but everything about the way they write, think and lead feels fresh and future.

Louie Giglio, Pastor/Passion City Church

Many church leaders can exegete the Bible, sadly few can exegete our culture. Tyson and Whitehead reveal their teaching gifts as they deftly accomplish while illuminating a vision for what our life with God can be. Rumors of God will be a convicting and encouraging read for Christians searching for more.

Skye Jethani

author of With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God

In a world that perpetually castigates the Christian Church for its many failures, Jon Tyson and Darren Whitehead give us hope. With wisdom beyond their years, these next generation leaders shift our collective gazes from the Church's blemishes to her beauty, from her prominent failures to her promising future. Both challenging and encouraging, Rumors of God will reintroduce you to a God worth talking about.

Gabe Lyons

Author, The Next Christians, Founder, Q, Co-Author, UnChristian

Jon Tyson and Darren Whitehead are two emerging voices that bring a fresh perspective to today's leadership landscape. More than just critics or theorists, they are modeling what they write about in compelling and practical ways. In Rumors of God they depict a vision of the church that's hopeful, inspiring and worth giving your life to. Highly recommended!

Brad Lomenick

Executive Director, Catalyst