Everyday Revolutionary

I can’t recommend this book more highly. Through this book and J. D.’s teaching, I’ve come to understand how important it is for us all to be like children of Issachar, who ‘knew the times,’ and like Esther, who realized she was made ‘for such a time as this.’ * Henry Kaestner, cofounder, Faith Driven Movements; cofounder, Sovereign’s Capital *J. D. Greear has given the church a bold and timely wake-up call. In a world that’s confused and chaotic, Everyday Revolutionary shows us how to live with gospel clarity, courage, and compassion. And take it from me, there’s no one better to learn this from than J. D. These aren’t just words he would write; I’ve known him for over a decade, and this is how he lives. This book won’t just challenge you–it equips you to live on mission, right where you are. Read it, and let it mess with you in all the right ways. * Joby Martin, lead pastor, The Church of Eleven22; bestselling author, If the Tomb Is Empty and Stand Firm and Act Like Men *J. D. Greear has given us a great tool for navigating life in our increasingly post-Christian world. His extraordinary confidence in the gospel of Jesus Christ has given him an incredible generosity of spirit that shines through every page. Here is a model for how to love our Lord and our neighbors in a bold, winsome, and ultimately powerful way. * John W. Yates III, rector, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Raleigh, North Carolina *J. D. has done something good with this book. With Jesus and the gospel blazing at its center, he equips Christ followers to faithfully navigate the complexities of modern-day Babylon–not by retreating or fighting a culture war, but by living Spirit-empowered, beautiful lives that display the kingdom of God. This is a call back to the heart of Jesus: to make disciples that transform culture through love, not hostility. * Dr. Derwin L. Gray, cofounder and lead pastor, Transformation Church; author, Lit Up with Love: Becoming Good-News People to a Gospel-Starved World *Pastors face complex cultural challenges within our communities and even within the walls of the church. We no longer have the privilege of assuming that cultural values will align with biblical norms, historic Christian doctrines, and the essential truth claims of Scripture. J. D. Greear’s Everyday Revolutionary is a vital resource for Christian leaders to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise while still keeping the door open for reaching every member of our community with grace and truth. * Jonathan Falwell, pastor, Thomas Road Baptist Church; chancellor, Liberty University *With keen biblical insight and inspiring stories, J. D. Greear gives us a much-needed vision for what it might look like to live as faithful followers of Jesus in the modern West. This book will shake you up and push you out into the world with gospel-centered truth and love. Grab a copy for yourself and for a friend and take your revolutionary marching orders. * Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin, author, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion *

J. D. Greear is the pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, which has grown from 300 to over 14,000 under his leadership. He has a bold vision to plant 1,000 new churches by the year 2050.

J. D. has authored several books, including Twelve Truths and a Lie (2023), What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? (2020), Not God Enough (2018), Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart (2013), and Gospel (2011). He hosts Summit Life, a daily thirty-minute radio broadcast and weekly TV program on 200+ stations nationwide, as well as the impactful Ask the Pastor podcast.

J. D. completed his PhD in theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is on the board of directors for Chick-fil-A and recently served as the 63rd president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

J. D. and his wife, Veronica, live in the Research Triangle of Raleigh, North Carolina, with their four kids, Kharis, Alethia, Ryah, and Adon.