Barna Books Launches New Book

The Cause Within YouWritten by George Barna and Matthew Barnett, pastor of the Dream Center in Los Angeles

During the past year I (George Barna) have had the privilege of studying, partnering with, and then writing about Matthew Barnett and the Dream Center in Los Angeles. If you are not familiar with DC-LA, I hope you will take the time to get acquainted with this unique ministry that has taken the gospel to parts of Los Angeles (and beyond) that are typically overlooked by the Church. If the world is supposed to know the Church by our love, there is no ministry I have ever observed that is better at showing and sharing that love than the Dream Center. The new book, The Cause Within You, releases this week. It is Matthew Barnett's story of his journey as the son of a megachurch pastor in Phoenix who becomes the pastor of a dying church in a difficult area of Los Angeles. En route, Matthew struggled mightily, losing perspective and courage in the midst of failure, before rediscovering his personal calling in the midst of the pain and squalor of his church's neighborhood. During its 16 years in LA, the Dream Center has helped to reclaim thousands of shattered lives by making the gospel of Jesus real and accessible. The book is packed with stories – not only the lessons God has taught Matthew, but also the stories of brokenness and victory from many of the people served by the Dream Center who are now fervent disciples of Christ. The project was one of the most uplifting and encouraging experiences I have had. Meeting the people, visiting the places, engaging in the ministry, getting inside Matthew's head – it opened a new world to me, and I think you might find it both inspiring and enlightening as well. With the launch of this book today, you can order one or more copies for a substantially discounted price. To get your copy and receive encouragement to pursue the unique cause that God has placed within your heart, click here. Purchase a single copy Purchase specially priced 3-packs