George - Better together: discovering the power of community

Rusty speaks on one of the most important topics in the world with grace, humor, and insight. Read it deeply, ready it twicebut dont read it alone!

John Ortberg, Senior Pastor of Menlo Church; author of I d Like You More If You Were More Like Me

Christianity was never meant to be a solo-endeavor. In Better Together , Rusty George exposes the self-destructive folly of attempting to turn our personal relationship with the Lord into a private and isolated spiritual quest. It wont work. It never has.

Larry Osborne, Pastor and author, North Coast Church

If you are tired of languishing in loneliness, why not take steps toward connecting in community. Rustys writing is honest and practical. His life and leadership model the message of Better Together .

Dave Stone, Pastor, Southeast Christian Church

As a professional athlete, I can tell you the value of community, teamwork, and playing together! Rustys book captures what that can look like in everyday life!

Darryl Strawberry, Former Major League Baseball player, Founder and Pastor of Strawberry Ministries

What if your relationships were life-giving instead of draining? My friend Rusty George will get you there! His book Better Together overflows with practical wisdom.

Lee Strobel, Bestselling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith

The best leaders are ones who know how to work and collaborate with others. And Better Together can serve as a great resource for making sure you avoid isolation, and instead pursue building relationships that are life-giving and life-lasting.

Brad Lomenick, Founder, BLINC, author of H3 Leadership and The Catalyst Leader

Rusty George writes with such conviction, humility, and laugh-out-loud humor, Ill read anything he writes. But this book hit a little too close to home. In a selfie world, we need this challenge that life truly is Better Together .

Vince Antonucci, Pastor of Verve Church and author of God for the Rest of Us

Churches are famous for talking about community and infamous for not practicing it very well. Rusty offers a refreshing path to life-giving rather than draining relationships. Its his best book yet!

Gene Appel, Senior Pastor, Eastside Christian Church, Anaheim, CA

Rusty helps us realize if you keep drifting toward isolation, one day youll realize loneliness was not what you were seeking. Better Together helps right the course!

Dave Dummitt, Lead Pastor, 2142 Community Church, Brighton, MI

When Amazon can deliver in an hour, we are becoming increasingly more isolated as a peopleif we so choose. Yet we were created for more. Rusty writes a much-needed, very timely book for our culture and church. This is a must-read for these days.

Ron Edmondson, Pastor and author of The Mythical Leader

Better Together gets at a problem we all face: How to have friends when we dont have time, or worse, dont have any interest!

Randy Frazee, Pastor and author of The Connecting Church 2.0 and Real Simplicity: Making Room for Life

Better Together gets at a problem we have always had, but its so much harder now. I have less time and more things to do. Sometimes I just dont care enough, and Im an extrovert! My friend Rusty (who I do care about) will help you find a way to find balance and hopefully convince you that its not too late to have, or be, a friend.

Dr. Tim Harlow, Senior Pastor, Parkview Christian Church

Few embrace and live out the idea of community like my friend Rusty George. In Better Together , Rusty guides us to see value in people and the strength that comes from doing life together.

Caleb Kaltenbach, Author of Messy Grace and God of Tomorrow

Some books I read silently to myself. Better Together I just had to read aloud to my wife. It is that good. It has to be shared!

Glen Keane, Disney Producer, Animator

If youve been hurt by people (and who hasnt?) you probably resist people at some level. Rusty gets that. Better Together is a refreshingly honest look at community. Better yet, Rusty shows us how what initially hurt us can ultimately heal us.

Carey Nieuwhof, Founding Pastor, Connexus Church

In creation, God called a lot of things good. Whats the first thing He said wasnt good? For man to be alone. Rusty George taps into that powerful truth in Better Together and communicates it deeply. Its worth your time and will help you find a life that keeps getting better.

William Vanderbloemen, Founder and CEO, Vanderbloemen Search Group

As an introvert, Ive justified isolation my entire life. In the pages youre about to read, Rusty confronted my greatest fears and best excuses, nudging me to toward deeper friendship with others and with God.

Jon Weece, Author of Me Too

In his usual creative, insightful, and fun way, Rusty opens our eyes even further to our need for community. Ive had the privilege of being in community with Rusty. He definitely practices what he preaches!

Mark Weigt, Lead Pastor, The Ridge Community Church

Rusty not only reminds us that life is better connected, but shows us how we can make those connections more meaningful and catalytic.

Bill Willits, Executive Director of Ministry Environments, North Point Ministries

Better Together gives practical guidance that addresses the resistance and fears people face in creating authentic, life-giving community. Every church with small groups needs this book.

John Burke, Pastor and author of No Perfect People Allowed and Imagine Heaven

If you really want to go further faster, go together! Rustys book Better Together will help you get there.

Andy Stanley, Author, Communicator, and Founder of North Point Ministries