Life Out Loud: Joining Jesus Outside the Walls of the Church - Tapa blanda

“Rowland helps to remind us that mission is not simply one activity of the church, alongside several other equally important activities. But instead, God’s mission is the organizing principle of everything we do as followers of Jesus. If you want to better understand what it looks like to engage God’s redemptive mission in the places you live, work, and play, then read this book.”

—Brad Brisco, author of ReThink: 9 Paradigm Shifts for Activating the Church, and co-author of Next Door as It Is in

Heaven and Missional Essentials

“Embracing a life of simple mission is both profound and beautiful. In Life Out Loud, Rowland plots a course into that

life, entreating us to stop being afraid and to do what we know we can do, and be who we know we were meant to be. It is a kind of invitation that reminded me, on every page, of Jesus.”

—Brian Sanders, executive director, Tampa Underground Network

“Rowland has gifted his readers with a biographical journey into what faith beyond the Sunday experience can look like. This book is full of practical wisdom and missional insights gained through daring to follow Jesus into the spaces and places where God calls us. In the process Rowland provides us with a wonderful example of what it means to be a vulnerable, winsome, honest and loving leader.”

—Alan and Debra Hirsch, missional leaders; authors and speakers

This book is both inspiring and convicting: I loved it and it wrecked me at the same time! Rowland has chosen to stay engaged with the church and to shape the missional imagination and practices of many around him. This is going to shape hearts, minds, and paradigms. I dare you to read this!”

—Alan Briggs, leadership coach; pastor; author of Everyone’s a Genius and Staying Is the New Going

“For those wanting to live as viral kingdom agents, Rowland has given us a very usable practitioner’s guide. Life Out Loud both touches and strums our heartstrings: it not only taps into our aspiration to live a life that matters, it gives us some clear ways to do it!”

—Reggie McNeal, author of Kingdom Come and Kingdom Collaborators

“Early on in my journey of following Jesus I often wondered if ‘life and life to the full’ was in fact a real possibility. In the last several years of my life I have come to realize that not only is it possible, but it is found and experienced when I participate in the exciting and everyday work of God. What Rowland writes is a compelling invitation to experience this full life. Life Out Loud is filled with practical ways to join God in his work as well as beautiful stories that inspire us into action. Are you bored, stuck, or stalled in your faith? Do yourself a favor and pick this book up. You will be captivated and caught up into living a louder life.”

—Ryan Hairston, national director, Forge America

“Life Out Loud is a breath of fresh air for those who intuitively know that there is more to the Christian life than simply ‘going to church.’ Rowland skillfully weaves together profound truths about Christian identity and purpose with real-life stories in ways that engage both the intellect and, perhaps more importantly, the heart. His intent is to inspire you to ask loud questions, take some risks, and live into a more meaningful life as you join Jesus at work in your community.”

—Dr. Mark Hopkins, director of MA in Global Leadership and the Doctor of Missiology, School of Intercultural Studies,

Fuller Theological Seminary