Resources to Help You Follow Jesus

To share Christ with someone who is lost, you first have to understand how they think and feel. And that's where lostology comes in.

In this Gold Medallion Finalist book, John Kramp introduces (in fact, invents)Lostology--the study of being lost and what that experience can teach Christians about evangelism. Through the 24 Laws of Lostology, you'll learn how to get out of people's faces and into their shoes so you can understand the world from their point of view.

Using Jesus (the first "lostologist") as his example, and drawing on his own experiences with secular people, Kramp explains that "the things you felt and thought the last time you got lost traveling somewhere are great preparation for sharing your faith--without being obnoxious. Make the connection between being physically lost and being spiritually lost, and you're on the way to becoming a lostologist."

"If you only read one book on evangelism this year, make sure it's this one. John Kramp's fresh and readable approach to sharing your faith is brilliant. This book is terrific."



Dr. Rick Warren, Senior Pastor, Saddleback Church
and author of The Purpose Driven Life

"John Kramp provides many keen insights to help us understand that our motive for evangelism must be the same as the Lord Jesus Christ--love for lost people and relating to them at their level. I highly recommend this helpful book."



Dr. Bill Bright, late founder and president
of Campus Crusade for Christ

"If you've been wanting to tell your friends about Christ, here's how. John Kramp's book brings a most fascinating and unique perspective."


Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor,
Willow Creek Community Church

"All of us are called to Christ's search and rescue mission. Here's a delightful study on a critical subject--the way people get lost and how they can be found. Right on target!"



Dr. Robert E. Coleman, author of
The Master Plan of Evangelism.

The success of your Christian walk depends not on your sense of direction, but on how well you follow the one who leads you.

We follow things all our lives--follow the leader, follow the coach, follow instructions. In Getting Ahead by Staying Behind, John Kramp presents an insightful and entertaining "followup" (of course) to the world's first--and only--book on lostology, Out of Their Faces and Into Their Shoes (a Gold Medallion Finalist). Here he introduces the science of followology, the study of how following someone physically can reveal guiding principles for being a spiritual follower of Jesus.

John's examples will make you chuckle as you fine-tune your spiritual compass. Whether it's the Children of Israel beyind a pillar of fire, or Kramp himself caravaning through the snow in an ancient Volvo, the illustrations here are rich and expressive. Clear proof that the surest way to walk in Christ's footsteps is to be the best follower you can be.