An extrovert will make friends when in line buying coffee. A shared love of warm beverages becomes the topic at hand, and then maybe a few day-to-day pleasantries are exchanged as well. But, what if that person standing behind you asks about the sticky subjects in your lifefaith, belief systems, morals, politics, or the Church? What do you say? How do you talk to someone without giving a sermon on the rights and wrongs of your own faith?
Faith Intersections brings to light the idea of listeningrather than talkingto your friends, neighbors, and even the strangers in line about their faiths. Formatted in interview style, each chapter is a listening opportunity as a Christian leader interviews a person of another faith.
With honest exploration, Faith Intersections provides the readersthe listenerswith a challenge to rethink how they converse with individuals of other faiths.
MATT ZIMMER is the Church Resources Manager and Chaplain at Nazarene Publishing House. A former youth pastor and senior pastor, his background in ministry has only aided his current roles at NPH as he builds relationships with pastors and fulfills their church needs with new and creative resources. Zimmer resides in Olathe, Kans., with his wife and children.