Of all the statements documented throughout human history, the one that holds the most power and promise for our lives was recorded in the Bible, in John 10:10, when Jesus said, "My purpose is to give life in all of its fullness." Though this promise is given to everyone, very few experience such a life. This book gives 9 simple strategies for realizing the life Jesus intends for us all--a life lived fully, and richly, through him. "The Fully Alive book and material will guide Christ-followers toward clearer purpose and focus in life, helping them live an abundant life. Small groups will benefit from this material."--Bill Donahue, Executive Director-Small Groups, Willow Creek Association --Bill Donahue, Executive Director-Small Groups, Willow Creek Association Fully Alive is a powerful preaching and study tool for churches everywhere to rediscover what the Christian life is meant to be. Through our Fully Alive small group discussions we are seeing a new excitement from brand new Christians as well as mature believers, as they share together how Jesus offers us the full and abundant life. As a result, we are experiencing increased participation and new growth in our small group ministries. Rick Baldwin does a masterful job of presenting the basic truths in a deeply profound way. --Rick Vinther, Sr. Pastor, Woodinville Community United Methodist Church, Woodinville, WA --Rick Vinther, Sr. Pastor, Woodinville Community United Methodist Church, Woodinville, WA "Jesus' promise of a full life is for all people, in every age, with every conceivable background, with every type of need, who are flawed in every imaginable way. It's my hope that as you read this book, you'll be encouraged in the depts of your soul. We aren't alone as we try to figure out what it means to be fully alive. As much as you want to live a life that's fully alive to all the love, joy, peace and purpose you can possibly experience, God wants it for you even more. My hope is that this book will help you discover the way to that fully life." -Rick Baldwin, author All of us long to be fully alive. Why, then, do so few of us experience the thrilling adventure of life God promised to us? In many cases, it's because we haven't grasped God's heart or we don't know how to practice some foundational trusths about our faith. In this book, Rick Baldwin shares gripping personal stories and powerful passages of Scripture to encourage, motivate and transform our lives so we will experience the heart of God and take steps to follow him. When we do, we'll be fully alive! The Greatest Promise on the Planet! Jesus Christ stood before a crowd and made this staggering statement: "My purpose is to give life in all of its fullness." Those who heard Jesus that day understood "fullness" to mean "excessively, exceedingly, abundantly above and beyond anything we can imagine." Jesus was saying that the very reason he stepped out of eternity and into time was to shower people-any who would accept it-with so much goodness and grace and vitality of life that it's almost illegal! It is, quite frankly, the greatest promise on the planet. Rick Baldwin, Sr. Pastor of Friendswood Community Church in Friendswood, TX, graduated from Texas A&M University at the top of his class in 1976 in Engineering. An outstanding student leader at A&M, Rick was recipient of the Thomas Gathwright award for highest grade point average in the College of Engineering, President of the Student Engineer's Council and one of 4 recipients of the "Outstanding Senior" Award from the College of Engineering. Rick was a quickly rising petroleum engineer serving as Director of Acquisitions for the largest independent oil company in the world when he made the decision to change professions and become a pastor. After 15 years in the oil business, God led him to pursue a seminary education and become a pastor. He attended Asbury Theological Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity degree in 1995. Rick lives in Friendswood, TX with his wife, Marie. He has two sons who are following in his footsteps at Texas A&M University.