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While speaking three languages, living on three continents, and visiting more than thirty countries, Tony Lynn discovered through friendships that most people no longer follow a single traditional religious path. Instead, they live out what he calls secondhand spirituality.
In his book Secondhand Spirituality: Elevating Christ Above The Chaos, Lynn defines secondhand spirituality, describes its six core beliefs, displays ten global trends, details ten best practices that guide people toward biblical faith, demonstrates six biblical responses, and invites readers to take their next steps toward meaningful conversations and lasting connections that elevate Jesus Christ above the chaos.
When you purchase Secondhand Spirituality, you will help more than 2,600 retired ministers, church workers, and their spouses by providing the extra money they need for housing, food, and medical expenses, because Lynn will donate 10% of author royalties to MissionDignity.Org.
Discover more at DrTonyLLynn on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
Why Secondhand?
Tony Lynn describes secondhand spirituality as the leading global trend, driving people to constantly create, dismantle, and redesign their personal beliefs whenever they want, without explaining their actions or responding to questions. This worldwide viral chaos continually redefines life’s purpose, reshapes personal identities, beliefs, and behaviors, and impacts everyone and everything everywhere.
What does Lynn mean by secondhand spirituality? When he was a boy, bargains were essential to his family. They knew how to make their money go further. It did not matter whether necessities or gifts were new or secondhand. Lynn’s most memorable gifts were a used guitar and a secondhand go-kart. However, after entertaining himself with songs and speed for a season, he lost interest in the music and the motors. No surprise. They cost him little to nothing. Because they were secondhand, he quickly moved on to other things.
In Secondhand Spirituality: Elevating Christ Above The Chaos, Lynn explains that most people approach spirituality much as he treated his childhood possessions. They pick up their spirituality without much thought, hold on to it temporarily, change it when they want, mix their beliefs at random, and switch to another form whenever it suits their mood. When life’s experiences threaten their happiness, they discard their self-designed spirituality and replace it with another feel-good format. That is why Lynn labels this widespread phenomenon secondhand spirituality.
In his book, Lynn defines secondhand spirituality, describes its six core beliefs, displays ten global trends, details ten best practices that guide people toward biblical faith, demonstrates six biblical responses, and invites readers to take their next steps toward meaningful conversations and lasting connections that elevate Jesus Christ above the chaos.
This book offers individuals, groups, and conference and workshop participants opportunities to develop personalized patterns for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Discover more at DrTonyLLynn on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
When you purchase Secondhand Spirituality, you will help more than 2,600 retired ministers, church workers, and their spouses by providing the extra money they need for housing, food, and medical expenses, because Lynn will donate 10% of author royalties to MissionDignity.Org.
Secondhand Spirituality:
Elevating Christ Above The Chaos
Book Launch Soon!
Book's Content
Concise. Practical.
Secondhand Spirituality offers individuals, groups, and conference and workshop participants opportunities to develop personalized patterns for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. The goal is to elevate Jesus Christ above the chaos.
Part 1 Chaos or Christ?
Begin using the phrase "secondhand spirituality" to describe how this worldwide viral chaos continually redefines life's purpose, reshapes personal identities, beliefs, and behaviors, and impacts everyone and everything everywhere. Secondhand spirituality constantly shapes the tiniest details of life and the largest decisions people make.
Part 2 Six Core Beliefs
The world is a complex mix of histories, cultures, languages, philosophies, values, and diverse groups of people, which can be overwhelming. But recognizing and understanding the six core beliefs of secondhand spirituality is a crucial step toward a clearer understanding of the world and the wonderful people who live in it.
Part 3 Trends & Practices
Look at the ten global trends observed among those who live out secondhand spirituality and the ten best practices used to guide people toward biblical faith. You will find yourself looking at life with fresh insights, while giving birth to new ideas and approaches to help those around you.
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Part 4 Biblical Responses
The earliest followers of Jesus Christ faced similar challenges to those we encounter. The Bible presents real-life, historical accounts that offer examples of how to address the six core beliefs of secondhand spirituality. Once you see the six biblical patterns, you will reset your own, and your confidence will grow with each conversation and connection.
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Part 5 Next Steps
This book will ignite your imagination! Your responses to the thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter will help you develop personalized patterns to improve conversations that lead to deeper connections. Use a personal journal alongside this book to lay out your own ideas for a bright future in which you engage people with clarity.
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Alone or With Others?
Will you go it alone, move forward with a small group, or invite others to create a conference or workshop? The choice is yours. Reading this book could be the beginning of something radically new for you and others! Elevating Jesus Christ above the chaos is the goal!
Brief Bio
EDUCATION
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Doctor of Ministry Degree,
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary,
Arlington, TN -
Master of Divinity Degree,
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
Louisville, KY -
Bachelor of Arts Degree,
Southwest Baptist University,
Bolivar, MO
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
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Church Planting Catalyst in North America
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Adjunct Professor for Doctoral Candidates
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International Missionary in Evangelism and Church Planting in Niger, France, and Canada
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Lead Pastor in the United States
WRITING & SPEAKING VENUES
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Books, Journals, Columns, and Articles
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United States, France, Belgium, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Niger, Côte d’Ivoire, Canada, and Mexico
10% of author royalties
will be donated to help retirees.
When you purchase Secondhand Spirituality, you will help more than 2,600 retired ministers, church workers, and their spouses by providing the extra money they need for housing, food, and medical expenses, because Lynn will donate 10% of author royalties to MissionDignity.Org .