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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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John Kramp introduces the science of "lostology", the practice of putting yourself into the shoes of those who are without Christ with a view to understanding them and preparing the ground for effective witness. ... Read more

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Not the Best, But Still Has Some Good Things to Say
In this book, Out Of Their Faces and Into Their Shoes, John Kramp seeks to develop what he calls Lostology, or simply put the `study of the lost.'Through his study of the lost, Kramp hopes that he can uncover some information that may benefit those who try to witness to the spiritually lost.

Part One of Kramp's book deals with trying to get Christian readers to understand that lost people enjoy being lost.He points out that typical notions of lost people running around miserable all the time is not the case.Kramp emphasizes this point by using a string of examples of one being physically lost as a parallel to one being spiritually lost.He also stresses that it takes time and work to get one to admit that he or she is lost.While many of Kramp's insights are good, I think he misses a key concept: many (not all) lost people are miserable.I have heard countless testimonies (including one by the chairman of the deacons of my former church) of people who acted as if they had no worries, but were really torn-up inside. In seeking to debunk a possible myth for many, I think that Kramp may have overstated his case.

In Part Two, Kramp seeks to examine the way that lost people feel and act when they actually begin to admit that they are lost.He wants believers to understand better how to relate to those who are suddenly aware that they are lost and come to the church hoping to find directions.Kramp also desires to see Christians better pick up on the signals offered by lost people that they are interested in spiritual things. Kramp offers some good insights here.For many, the art of `reading people' is a difficult task.This section is filled with explanations of very obvious indicators that a person is ready to talk about spiritual things.Although, Kramp seems to move very slow from an initial contact to the actual presentation of the gospel.I believe hee may place too much emphasis on the understanding of the lost and not enough on the urgency of the gospel.

Part Three attempts to focus on the actual process that a person goes through in evangelizing the lost. Kramp hopes to encourage believers in their search for the lost by helping to draw a clearer picture of how important evangelism is. He also believes that one's lack of zeal for evangelism demonstrates one's lack of value for the lost.In the end, we must make evangelism a priority. This is perhaps the best section in the book.Here, Kramp steps away from the previous two sections that focus on the lost.Here, he nails many of us between the eyes with true-to-life examples of our excuses for not evangelizing, and an even more astute analysis of the thoughts behind those excuses.Kramp helps the reader to see that thinking about and doing something to reach the lost should be a consuming priority for the Christian.One point that I felt at odds with is the idea of re-centering of his life towards lost people; this seems contrary to Scripture. Certainly, we should be go looking for the lost!But I think if we were to truly re-center our lives on God, then we would have no problem developing a passion for the lost.

Finally, in Part Four, Kramp continues to offer advice to believers about how to go about reaching the lost.Here, he gives both practical advice and encouragement.In doing so, Kramp wants to give a realistic view of evangelism while at the same time encouraging believers not to give up too soon as results will follow from faithful work.He also emphasizes the necessity of waiting and working patiently with some people.Finally, Kramp tells us that celebration should be the result of a successful search. This final section is another good section.Kramp wants Christians to understand the hard work that often has to go into evangelism.This is important because when a visitation program starts up many come the first few weeks and then drop out when the results are far fewer than they expected.It is good to have a realistic view of evangelism that acknowledges that sometimes God allows us to reap the harvest immediately.However, it is also good to understand that more often, God gives us the responsibility of being involved in the long process of planting and watering as well.Patience and prayer are the farmer's strained muscles and sweat of evangelism.

Throughout the book, Kramp follows a general pattern: real-life illustration, example of Jesus from the gospels, explanation of appropriate action to be taken.Most of Kramp's insights are helpful, though perhaps over-stated at times.That is to say, some of the parallels he draws from being physically lost do not always transfer how he wants them to in terms of spiritual `lostness.' Amidst the many good things in this book, one major difficulty arises for me: the speed of Kramp's approach. Often I get the feeling that you are supposed to just sit back and passively interact with people, desperately trying to avoid breaking any laws of lostology, hoping that the individual will come to you searching for answers.Certainly, some people will require this sort of time and care, but sometimes people respond immediately to the gospel - even the ones who given no indication that they are lost.I believe the key is wisdom: one must know when to apply Kramp's lostology laws and when to look past the facade that many use to hide their pain.

More than methods, Kramp offers wisdom.
If Christians really understood spiritually lost people around them they would talk about their faith more naturally. Unfortunately, most Christians do not understand non-Christian.They do not know how they think or howthey feel.This book is designed to help Christians function on biblicalterms as a soul winner. John Kramps "Laws of Lostology" offerChristians a chance to change their attitude and the style in which theytell others about Jesus. This book is a perfect study tool for small groupsor Sunday school classes because its principles are easily communicated. It would also make a fine devotional for anyone who knows they need toshare Christ with their neighbor, but just do not know where to begin. ... Read more

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In Getting Ahead by Staying Behind, John Kramp introduces the science of followology, the study of how following someone physically can reveal guiding principles for being a spiritual follower of Jesus. ... Read more

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John Kramp says leadership is like a train, and his years spent planting new churches support that notion.In On Track Leadership, hisunique engine-to-caboose management model addresses what leadersactually do—vision casting, team building, communication, motivation/correction, and celebration—and gives them the steam theyneed to always succeed. ... Read more

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All Leadership Devolves Into Hard Work!
I wrote this book for two reasons.

First, many books about leadership in recent years, especially those about Christian leadership, have focused on leadership character. While character is essential, it must be linked to solid skills. In this short book, I hoped to provide a leadership skills primer, something that would help a new or developing leader know what to do first or next. Leadership is challenging but it is not rocket science. The parts of a leader's work can be understood, learned, and, yes, even mastered. This is not the last book someone will want to read on leadership; I hope it may be helpful as the first book for many new leaders. I know I would have done better in my early years of ministry and corporate leadership if I had focused clearly on the essential leadership skills I describe in OnTrack Leadership.

The second reason I wrote this book was to raise money for the building campaign for my church, Grace Community Church in Brentwood, TN. My wife and I attend a fairly new, young church. As a couple in our 50s, we are the "senior adults" of this wonderful church. Our pastor challenged the congregation to fast and pray and ask God to show us how we could give more to the building campaign than would otherwise be possible. For my wife and I, OnTrack Leadership was the answer to that prayer. Without going into the details, I was able to complete the book and assign the contract for the book to my church. My wife and I gave it as part of our gift to the building campaign. So if you buy the book, check out the front matter and you'll see that the copyright is held by Grace Community Church. I have no financial stake in the book and all royalties, past, present and future, go to our church. So if you buy the book, I hope you'll enjoy knowing that you are helping a young church pay for a new building.

I appreciate you taking a look at OnTrack Leadership. I hope you will find it helpful as you continue as a leader in business, in ministry, or in whatever arena you are privileged to lead. ... Read more