From Brokenness Flows a New Awakening

CHICAGO - Oct. 3, 2014 - PRLog -- Reflecting on his daughter’s tragic drowning, Long encountered a sobering parallel that shifted into high gear the urgent mission to which he has dedicated his life—a “rescue mission,” as he calls it, for people to reach out to those around them who are spiritually sinking. Although the Long family endures intense suffering, Gerard still sees hope in this life. From the brokenness flows a new passion to encourage others.

In his newest book, Awakening to God: Discovering His Power and Your Purpose (Tyndale, September 2014), Long reveals his heart and vision for widespread spiritual renewal by sharing the raw and authentic story of his own journey of life-altering awakenings. He invites readers to wake up to God’s call on their own lives. Recounting experiences he’s had, “times when God has either roused me from a spiritual slumber or has otherwise redirected my steps to be more in line with his purpose for my life,” Long illustrates how he discovered that these awakenings are essential to God’s work in the lives of every person, as well as in the movements of this world.

As the executive director of Alpha USA, a global nonprofit outreach organization that serves and supports local churches to engage people in their exploration of faith, Long leads the successful ministry in America.  Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith based on seven Kingdom of God principles in a friendly, honest environment.  It is actively running in all 50 United States, in over 7,500 churches, in more than 125 denominations and has reached more than 24 million people in 169 countries worldwide. Under Long’s courageous leadership, Alpha USA steadfastly extends its reach by harnessing a fearless and loving approach to spiritual discipleship. Long delivers a universally relevant message to people in all walks of life.

Gerard Long is available for interviews; contact Diane Morrow Diane@BarnabasAgency.com

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