This past year John R. W. Stott, "old and full of days", entered his
final rest and eternal reward. His lifelong ministry and personal
relationships with folks young and old alike promises to continue to
yield good fruit, ushering future generations into the Kingdom by taking
people to the foot of the Cross.
Over the past couple of weeks I've had the chance to learn more about this great man of God while reading the book, John Stott-
The Humble Leader, with our young ones (ages 7 & 9). Affectionately
known as "Uncle John" to his friends, John Stott is known world-wide
for his ministry and written works such as The Cross of Christ and Basic
Christianity among over 50 others.
This offering from the
Trailblazers series at Christian Focus Publications weaves a brilliant
tapestry depicting John's life from his early years as a perfect little
heathen while attending All Souls church with his family where he was
banned from Sunday School, to his turning point at university where he
encountered the Living God and eventually answered his calling that led
him back to All Souls as curate and rector among other Godly endeavors
over a long and fruitful life. Each chapter ends with "Fact Files",
short side-bar commentaries about topics or events mentioned in the
chapter. We found these particularly good for focusing in on specific
events of Uncle John's life and ministry. Sections titled "Thinking
Further" and "Ideas For Things To Do" at the end of the book can help
parents engage their young ones in Parts of Stott's life, preaching, and
places he worked and visited and ultimately to better know, as I think
Uncle John would want, "Jesus Christ, and him crucified" (1 Corinthians
2:2).
Thank you to Christian Focus 4 Kids for sending me a free copy of this book to review:)
