Leaving Left Behind
Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
"If you are curious about how biblical optimism could reform the missional posture of the church, then Leaving Left Behind is your go-to resource. This book provides a biblically rooted, culturally relevant, and application-based pathway to better understanding how positivity can advance the mission of the church. Instead of embracing a 'get me out of this world now' posture, Wilson makes the case for believers to embrace a 'keep me in the world now' mentality. You will be inspired to embrace God's mission and give God your best--right here, right now."
--Ed Love, Director of Church Multiplication for The Wesleyan Church
"Amidst an epidemic of pessimism, anger, and fear, Mike Wilson offers hope, not just for the local church but for the world Jesus died to save. His positivity, however, is rooted in something deeper than human progress or prosperity theology--it's anchored in the Scriptures and the saving work of Christ."
--Joshua M. McNall, Professor of Theology, Oklahoma Wesleyan University
"When an old car is restored, its value becomes obvious and its purpose restarted. There is some code in our nature that I believe God purposefully put . . . a code that values taking something broken and getting it working again. Mike's book will help you see an incredibly viable approach to restoring what is broken in the church, but even better, how restoring it can actually get restarted what God intended to be happening all along."
--David Kinnan, Lead Pastor of Fountain Springs Church
"We live in a culture that has been beat up enough, and the church does not need to add to this. Mike Wilson provides a framework for an optimistic outlook that the Bible provides. The message of the church should be about hope, grace, and a positivity that produces a passion for progress. Mike's emphasis on 'grace-focused teaching' is energizing. As he shares, 'The goal of the church is not to separate from culture, but to shape it.' Culture is best shaped through the optimistic message of redemption. Mike provides this message."
--Phil Stevenson, District Superintendent of the Pacific Southwest District of The Wesleyan Church
"Mike Wilson reminds us that the pessimism of the American evangelical church has led us to a grossly myopic view of our culture and our salvation, driving far too many to turn away from Christianity at just the moment when they need it most. Leaving Left Behind is a powerful wake-up call for pastors and churches alike, pressing us out of the mire of cynicism and directly to the hope and joy of Jesus Christ."
--Jennie A. Harrop, author of The Jesus Quotient
About the Author
Mike Wilson is the lead pastor of New Life Wesleyan Church in Gillette, Wyoming (www.newlifegillette.com). Mike is the husband of Darci and father of Lincoln (4) and Titus (1). Mike (originally from Olathe, Kansas) is a fourth-generation pastor who received his undergraduate (ministry) and graduate (MBA) degrees from Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and his doctorate (DMin) degree from Portland Seminary at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon.
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Books - New and Used
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- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
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Delivery Times
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Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
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Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Categories
Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
"If you are curious about how biblical optimism could reform the missional posture of the church, then Leaving Left Behind is your go-to resource. This book provides a biblically rooted, culturally relevant, and application-based pathway to better understanding how positivity can advance the mission of the church. Instead of embracing a 'get me out of this world now' posture, Wilson makes the case for believers to embrace a 'keep me in the world now' mentality. You will be inspired to embrace God's mission and give God your best--right here, right now."
--Ed Love, Director of Church Multiplication for The Wesleyan Church
"Amidst an epidemic of pessimism, anger, and fear, Mike Wilson offers hope, not just for the local church but for the world Jesus died to save. His positivity, however, is rooted in something deeper than human progress or prosperity theology--it's anchored in the Scriptures and the saving work of Christ."
--Joshua M. McNall, Professor of Theology, Oklahoma Wesleyan University
"When an old car is restored, its value becomes obvious and its purpose restarted. There is some code in our nature that I believe God purposefully put . . . a code that values taking something broken and getting it working again. Mike's book will help you see an incredibly viable approach to restoring what is broken in the church, but even better, how restoring it can actually get restarted what God intended to be happening all along."
--David Kinnan, Lead Pastor of Fountain Springs Church
"We live in a culture that has been beat up enough, and the church does not need to add to this. Mike Wilson provides a framework for an optimistic outlook that the Bible provides. The message of the church should be about hope, grace, and a positivity that produces a passion for progress. Mike's emphasis on 'grace-focused teaching' is energizing. As he shares, 'The goal of the church is not to separate from culture, but to shape it.' Culture is best shaped through the optimistic message of redemption. Mike provides this message."
--Phil Stevenson, District Superintendent of the Pacific Southwest District of The Wesleyan Church
"Mike Wilson reminds us that the pessimism of the American evangelical church has led us to a grossly myopic view of our culture and our salvation, driving far too many to turn away from Christianity at just the moment when they need it most. Leaving Left Behind is a powerful wake-up call for pastors and churches alike, pressing us out of the mire of cynicism and directly to the hope and joy of Jesus Christ."
--Jennie A. Harrop, author of The Jesus Quotient
About the Author
Mike Wilson is the lead pastor of New Life Wesleyan Church in Gillette, Wyoming (www.newlifegillette.com). Mike is the husband of Darci and father of Lincoln (4) and Titus (1). Mike (originally from Olathe, Kansas) is a fourth-generation pastor who received his undergraduate (ministry) and graduate (MBA) degrees from Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and his doctorate (DMin) degree from Portland Seminary at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon.
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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