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To those who want to be Christ’s ambassadors in this needy world (and that should be all of us who claim to be followers of Jesus): make way for Mark Wilson and his purple fish lessons.  You’ll learn how natural it can be to talk about God and build relationships with those who believe differently through embracing our common humanity, encouragement and love.  And that is always good news!  - Mary Schaller, President of Q Place Purchase Purple Fish today!

"I'm fishing for men with a certain kind of bait, and the bait I am offering is not candy; it's a very specific thing that I'm offering, which is a deep gospel and a deep conversion." --  Larry Norman Purple Fish:  A Heart for Sharing Jesus

"Mark Wilson takes you on a memorable fishing trip and treasure hunt that will motivate you to reengage in God's mission with a new sense of vigor.  This book is witty, engaging, down to earth and transformative!" --  J R Woodward, Natual Director, The V3 Church Planting Movement, author of Creating a Missional Culture. Purple Fish Releases July 1 Amazon Link

My book, Purple Fish: A Heart for Sharing Jesus ,  releases next month.  Wesleyan Publishing House is offering a great opportunity for a limited number of people to participate in the Purple Fish Book Launch Team.  You get a free electronic preview copy of the book in exchange for some help getting the good word out to others.  The invitation is limited to 50 bloggers/social media users -- so if you're interested, apply asap.  Here's the Link:   Purple Fish Book Club Application

Purple Fish is an adventure-filled read that helps alleviate the fears and misgivings about what it means for a follower of Jesus to tell someone else about Jesus.  As a personal friend, I can almost hear Mark Wilson pronouncing the Wisconsin lake and river names as they appear in the fishing scenes of the book.  Purple Fish is a refreshing reminder, with practical witnessing tools, that Jesus saves and our privilege is to come alongside others to do what Jesus commands:  to Make Disciples of all Nations! Dr. Jim Dunn Executive Director Church Multiplication and Discipleship Division The Wesleyan Church World Headquarters

Living on a one-income pastor’s salary was challenging.  Growing boys eat a lot.   Cathy struggled with increased pressure on our food budget. Then, one day, Marketplace Grocery Store announced a drawing for a free year’s supply of groceries.  Cathy submitted her name, and decided to pray to win the groceries.  I rolled my eyes when she did that.  It reminded me of the times people told me they were praying to win the Lotto.  So far, none of those prayers have availed.  So, when Cathy started praying to win the grocery lotto, I made a joke of it. Drawing day happened to be on Sunday.  Our family sat at the breakfast table before church, and Cathy said grace.   “Dear Lord, I just want to remind you that today’s the grocery drawing.  We could sure use them, and, if it’s your will it would be wonderful if we won.” As soon as she said “amen”, I decided take advantage of this teaching moment, and rebuked her right in front of the kids.  ...