Marty Troyer is a husband, father, pastor and writer in Houston, Texas, where he's served at Houston Mennonite Church since 2008. He loves preaching and working to make God's kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. His blog, The Peace Pastor, which emphasizes a gospel-centered Jesus ethic, has been hosted by the Houston Chronicle for more than two years. Troyer's blog has led him to countless encounters across the city and nation about what it means to take Jesus' call to peace seriously.
"The Gospel Next Door is an important read for everyone who takes
Jesus' teachings seriously. Troyer is a trailblazer, and this book
contains practical examples of how believers can make an impact in
their communities. Implement the principles in this book and start
living out the kingdom here and now!"--Dave Runyon "Reviews"
"The Gospel Next Door shows us how we can be part of God's
transformational work right where we are, every day. This is a
powerful book with life-changing lessons. Read it, and watch the
gospel come alive."--Michael O. Emerson "Reviews"
"'Love God and love your neighbor' was Jesus' grand Scripture
summary. Marty Troyer paints a picture of what loving God as loving
your neighbor can actually look like in the everyday stuff of life.
Troyer's important book is part of a large and growing movement of
Christians rediscovering the practices of 'local-church.' This book
points toward collaboration more than competition, and discovering
God's Shalomic dream for your place and its people more than
pursuing your own vision. Be careful, The Gospel Next Door may mess
with your plans because it'll invite you to listen deeply, to join
humbly, and to learn to love your real neighbor and the
neighborhood within which God has placed you."--Dwight J. Friesen
"Reviews"
"Marty Troyer has taken on the enormous task of helping us reframe
the story we tell about what it means to do the work of the kingdom
of God. He does that by thoughtfully examining the Scripture in the
context of the mission field of Houston and by casting the story as
both personal and community transformation. He does that with a
pastor's heart and a prophet's urgency. And he does it as a wise,
thoughtful participant in what God is doing in one of our nation's
great cities. I highly commend The Gospel Next Door to you."--Jim
Herrington "Reviews"
"The world God loves, the one Jesus died for, is right under your
nose, and you won't see it the same way after reading this
book."--Margot Starbuck "Reviews"
"Troyer's The Gospel Next Door is a much needed work for the
church, because it challenges us to be missional in our own
backyards. This work gives believers a blueprint for how the gospel
of justice can change not only our local communities but our walk
with Yahshua through experiences of radical love."--Onleilove
Alston "Reviews"
"Troyer's book is much needed and timely. Pastoral and engaging, he
makes following the teachings and examples of Jesus so accessible.
The Gospel Next Door is a mixture of powerful storytelling,
practical discipleship, and a winsome call to be kingdom people who
seek the shalom of our cities, our communities, and our
churches."--Osheta Moore "Reviews"
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