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When real estate agent Ryan Fisher advertises in a Christian business directory, his sales skyrocket. Astounded at this untapped market after attending church, the savvy skeptic starts his own! But as it blossoms into a megachurch, he struggles to conceal his failing marriage and phony faith. Will this wolf in shepherd's clothing get sheared---or saved? 352 pages, softcover from Zondervan.
Meet Ryan Fisher. He’s young, energetic, and needs an edge in the real estate market. He’s found the perfect niche: Christians. His business doubles when he advertises in the Christian business directory, and he begins to think he could really cash in by planting a church. But when the church takes off, Ryan is in over his head. Also features Z+ bonus materials; including, author interview, added content, fun facts, and more.
Screenwriter Stennett offers a satirical look at a non-Christian's ascent to pastor of a megachurch in this engaging, highly readable novel. Ryan Fisher is a 28-year-old real estate agent who doesn't believe in God, but lists himself in the Christian Business Directory (along with a Jesus fish symbol) to beef up sales. He and his wife, Katherine, attend church to validate his new religious image, where he sees the possibilities of utilizing business principles to create his own megachurch. They move to Bartlesville, Okla., and create “The People's Church” where Ryan preaches a feel-good, do-good gospel (“I'm not encumbered by things like the Bible and Jesus”). As church numbers swell, Oprah calls, local pastors are on the warpath, a religious fanatic plots Ryan's assassination, and Katherine is smitten with Cowboy Jack, a karaoke singer-turned-worship leader who pens Christian lyrics to popular radio tunes. Is Ryan in over his head? Interesting narration and Dave Barryesque footnotes make this humorous entertainment with a faith-based message. (June)Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.
"Screenwriter Stennett offers a satirical look at a non-Christian’s ascent to pastor of a megachurch in this engaging, highly readable novel. Ryan Fisher is a 28-year-old real estate agent who doesn’t believe in God, but lists himself in the Christian Business Directory (along with a Jesus fish symbol) to beef up sales. He and his wife, Katherine, attend church to validate his new religious image, where he sees the possibilities of utilizing business principles to create his own megachurch. They move to Bartlesville, Okla., and create "The People’s Church" where Ryan preaches a feel-good, do-good gospel ("I’m not encumbered by things like the Bible and Jesus"). As church numbers swell, Oprah calls, local pastors are on the warpath, a religious fanatic plots Ryan’s assassination, and Katherine is smitten with Cowboy Jack, a karaoke singer-turned-worship leader who pens Christian lyrics to popular radio tunes. Is Ryan in over his head? Interesting narration and Dave Barryesque footnotes make this humorous entertainment with a faith-based message." — Publishers Weekly
Author: Rob Stennett Located in: Colorado Springs, CO Submitted: June 10, 2008 Tell us a little about yourself. I've written stage plays, screen plays, and teleplays, but there's nothing better then writing a novel. Because you're writing directly to the reader. Anything else needs to be filmed.
What was your motivation behind this project? I wanted to write an honest, gripping story about the temptations that face us all once we have to grow and maintain something.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? I hope this will shed light on the importance of putting God and your family before any ambitions, vision or ideas of changing the world.
How were you personally impacted by working on this project? It gave me the perspective of what it would be like to walk into a church for the first time. What would it be like to lead a church without any context.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? I love Kurt Vonnegut, Joseph Heller, Douglas Adams, David Sedaris, Tim O'Brien, Tom Perrotta, and Douglas Coupland to name a few. I also love the Coen brothers and Paul Thomas Anderson.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: This is a different sort of fiction. It's satire and biting and raw and honest and it also has a little bit of heart. If you're looking for something different give it a try.
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