Hey ERG leader!
I'm Jordan Raynor.
Thank you for what you do! I am deeply passionate about supporting “mere Christians” like you—men and women who aren’t pastors or religious professionals but who glorify God as software developers, corporate executives, and partnership managers.
My book Five Mere Christians tells the stories of men and women who glorified God in their seemingly “secular” jobs—and gives practical takeaways you can apply to your work today.
To help you read and discuss these stories with coworkers, I’m giving ERG leaders 50% off the retail price of the book, plus custom discussion questions designed for the workplace.
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About Five Mere Christians
Every ERG leader I’ve ever met has a deep desire to glorify God in every aspect of their lives—including their work.
But what on earth does that look like practically?
In my other books, I tell you answers to that question through theological exposition. But in this one, I get to show you through some of my favorite stories of all time.
And I can’t wait to introduce you to five men and women whose unforgettable life stories are full of wisdom for how you can glorify God through your work today.
Why biographies? Because as Pastor Tim Keller once said, “You never learn anything spiritually valuable by being told. You have to be shown.” Case studies are stickier than commands!
Unfortunately, most biographies are far too long, boring, and irrelevant to modern readers. That is not the case with Five Mere Christians. I wrote the kind of stories I (and you) want to read that are distinct from traditional biographies in three significant ways.
- Mercifully Short - Each biography is fast-paced and can be read in under an hour.
- Extremely Entertaining - These stories read like page-turning fiction but are all entirely true.
- Profoundly Helpful - Discover 15 practical takeaways you can glorify God in your business today.
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"Five Mere Christians is unlike any set of biographies ever written. Filled with exciting twists and page-turning cliffhangers, it reads like your favorite television binge-watch! Jordan and Kaleigh’s writing style makes you feel as if you are right there, in the moment, to witness the extraordinary lives and historic accomplishments of these five mere Christians."
Chris McCumber
Former President of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Networks
"As a pastor, I try hard to help people understand the sacred significance of everyday work. Five Mere Christians makes that so much easier! Jordan not only tells you your work matters but shows you what that looks like in the lives of some of the most inspiring people in modern history. Read this book and get extra copies to give away!"
Mike Kelsey
Lead pastor at McLean Bible Church
"When we understand how your work connects to God's mission, everything changes. Five Mere Christians will baptize your imagination to that end, showing you exactly how to leverage your current job to glorify God and participate in heaven's invasion of earth."
JoĂŁo Branco
Former CMO of Arcos Dorados
About Jordan Raynor
Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Through his bestselling books (including The Sacredness of Secular Work), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work.Â
In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own.Â
Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.
