What does it mean to follow Jesus? And how should we help others become more like him?Once upon a time, being a Christian seemed clear. Say these words, pray these prayers, do these things. But out in the real world, following Jesus feels more nebulous. What's the point?That's Stephen's struggle in these pages as he wonders if he has missed his calling. In this compelling narrative, James Choung explores what it means to follow Jesus in the real world. Is Christianity something you just believe in, or can it be something you actually live out? Engineer Stephen wants to encourage his younger colleague Jared in his spiritual journey, but both feel at a loss. Stephen's friend Bridget offers insights on how Boomers, Xers, Millennials and younger generations approach spiritual questions, with implications for discipleship, community and service. Together they walk through deepening stages of faith as they discern how God is calling them to live.Join Stephen, Bridget and Jared on their journey of following Jesus, as they discover what it means to move from skeptic to world-changer. And find new pathways for Christian discipleship and disciplemaking in a world yearning for hope.

James Choung (DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) is vice president for strategy and innovation for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. He has been in campus ministry for over twenty years and previously served as national director of evangelism for IVCF. He is the author of True Story and Real Life, and he speaks frequently at campuses, churches, and conferences. Ordained with the Association of Vineyard Churches, he previously served on the pastoral staff of a Boston-area urban church plant, a megachurch in Seoul, and a house church in Los Angeles.

Before We Start
Once Upon a Time (Again)
Prologue: Generations
Part 1: Skeptic
Part 2: Seeker
Part 3: Follower
Part 4: Leader
Part 5: World Changer
Epilogue: Next Steps
Pulling Back the Curtains
The Need for the Real Life Continuum
Walkthrough, Part 1: Skeptic to World Changer
Walkthrough, Part 2: Community, Disciplemaking and the Holy Spirit
The Real Life Continuum in Real Life
Acknowledgments
Notes
About the Author