“If you’re a new Christian and wondering what to do next, may I suggest reading this book? My friend Aaron knows firsthand what it’s like to be an adult convert to Christianity. He writes with simplicity, transparency, humor, and humility, outlining essential wisdom for this stage of the journey. I can’t think of a better book to give a new follower of Jesus. After the Bible, it’s the best book for new adult Christians that I know of.”
—Eric Schumacher, pastor; podcast host; author of multiple books, including Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage, and Jesus & Gender: Living as Sisters and Brothers in Christ (with Elyse Fitzpatrick)
“I can relate to Aaron’s story. While I am now in full-time Christian ministry, I was not raised in a Christian home. I resonate with the humor and candor in this book, and so appreciate the simplicity of how Aaron elaborates on our new life in Christ. He dives deep, but in a way that is readable and accessible to all. This book will be a welcome and helpful companion to any new adult follower of Jesus.”
—Jen Oshman, author; women’s ministry director
“I find it surprisingly hard to find a book to give to new Christians. Some assume too much; others sound preachy. That’s why I'm glad to read I’m a Christian—Now What? It’s honest, clear, scriptural, and relatable. Not only that, but it deals with issues often ignored by other books. I can’t wait to share it with people in my church.”
—Darryl Dash, pastor, Liberty Grace Church, Toronto, Ontario; author, 8 Habits for Growth
“This book is easy-to-understand—and yet nowhere dumbed-down—counsel that will help new Christians answer their questions and to figure out what questions to ask next.”
—Russell Moore, editor-in-chief, Christianity Today
“I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have wanted to reach for a book like this to pass along to a new believer and struggled to find one that was both biblically grounded and accessible. Armstrong has given us a helpful resource here, and I look forward to putting it into the hands of as many new Christians as I can. And if you are one of those new Christians reading this endorsement, read on friend. Here is a useful guide for you.”
—Russ Ramsey, pastor; author of Rembrandt is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith
“I’ve long been on the hunt for a book to give a new believer without completely overwhelming them. I’m a Christian—Now What? is the book I will gladly recommend and hand out liberally. Aaron Armstrong tackles the questions new Christians will ask in an engaging and accessible way that will remind them again and again what a joy it is to follow Jesus.”
—Glenna Marshall, author of The Promise Is His Presence and Everyday Faithfulness
“Aaron Armstrong’s story of encountering Christ and then growing as a Christian is full of ups and downs, and more than a few surprises. I’m a Christian—Now What? combines personal stories and wise principles that will aid the person who has just come to faith and wonders what the road ahead should look like. Aaron’s insight and guidance will make this a go-to book for new believers.”
—Trevin Wax, vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board; visiting professor at Cedarville University; author of The Thrill of Orthodoxy, Rethink Your Self, and This Is Our Time
“As a pastor, I’ve always struggled with the question of what resource to first put in the hands of a new convert. We want to guide a new Christian on their journey but we don’t want to overwhelm them, to push them into the deep end of the pool before they are ready to swim. This is why I am grateful for this important resource. Writing from the perspective of someone who was there not long ago, Aaron Armstrong is the perfect guide for a new believer. With simplicity, clarity, and biblical precision, I’m a Christian—Now What? is the book every pastor should have at the ready. Every church should buy these in bulk. And every Christian should have a stack of them in their home. To fulfill the Great Commission, we must make disciples and this resource is a helpful, vital tool in the hands of God’s people.”
—Daniel Darling, director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement; bestselling author of several books including The Dignity Revolution, The Original Jesus, The Characters of Christmas, and The Characters of Easter
“Aaron has written both wise and practical words that speak well to the questions and insecurities that new believers experience. Pastors and churches should consider this a valuable first step toward discipling recent converts.”
—Ronnie Martin, lead pastor of Substance Church; author of The God Who Is With Us
“Aaron has written something here that is immensely helpful and practical. In all reality, most ‘mature’ Christians should read this book too—to remind ourselves of the basics of why we do what we do, and to remember how to love those who are new believers among us. This book feels like a true friend coming alongside another friend who is learning how to find their way in this new life. It’s solid and true, kind, gentle, and easy to read and apply. Certainly one to share over and over again.”
—Andrea Burke, writer; podcast host; director of women’s ministry, Grace Road Church, Rochester, New York
“Aaron Armstrong is friendly and thoughtful, which makes him exactly the sort of person who should help a new believer take his or her first steps. Here he has written an accessible book that I would gladly give to a new believer in my church or community.”
—Chris Martin, author of Terms of Service
“There are few resources today that are both substantive and easy to read, which is all the more important when writing to new Christians about how to live. Thankfully Aaron does both, providing new Christians with a path to journey into the Christian life in a way that is full of grace and practicality. As a pastor, I can’t wait to walk through this book with the new adult Christian’s in my church and help them grow into all that Jesus has made them to be.”
—Jeremy Writebol, lead campus pastor, Woodside Bible Church, Plymouth, MI; author, Pastor, Jesus Is Enough
“Aaron has a sharp mind for discipleship coupled with a pastoral heart for people and the result is a helpful resource for those new to the Christian faith—those the Scripture says have been ‘born again.’ When someone is born physically, loving parents and doctors wrap the child in care as the child has entered a whole new world. In the same way, when we meet Jesus we enter a new world—a new kingdom—and we need to be supported and nourished with grace and truth. I am thankful for this book, as it does just that.”
—Eric Geiger, senior pastor, Mariners Church, Irvine, CA
“With wit and wisdom, care and candor, Aaron has provided a practical resource for walking with God. This book is filled with simple steps to grow in your faith, foundational truths of Christianity, and helpful stories from Aaron’s own conversion to Christianity. I’m a Christian—Now What? is bound to encourage you as you move forward in your relationship with Jesus.”
—Katie Orr, author of Secrets of the Happy Soul and the FOCUSed15 Bible Study series
"I’m a Christian—Now What? is an excellent book that accomplishes its purpose well. It is a good and trustworthy guide to a new believer’s new life in Christ and one that I trust will prove beneficial to many of God’s people."
—Tim Challies
