The John Stott: The Humble Leader

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:)