Dave Ripper is the lead pastor of Crossway Christian Church, a multi-congregational church in Southern New Hampshire, focused on spiritual formation.

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AVAILABLE JUNE 3

Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus offers a unique pathway to deeper spiritual engagement, using Dallas Willard’s revolutionary approach to reading the Bible. More than a study tool, you’ll find experiential exercises designed to prompt reflection and foster enriching group conversations, helping you not just to read and gather information, but to truly know the God of the Bible.

  • "Dallas Willard's life and writings have deeply influenced many of us. Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus helped me remember that one of Dallas' greatest gifts to me was his unique approach to the Bible. Dave Ripper helped me see how Dallas invited us to rediscover the beauty of God's written word engaged in communion with the living Word. This book was a profound gift to me."

    Alan Fadling, author of A Non-Anxious Life

  • "Reading Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus unlocked something deep within. It was as if the Scriptures weren't just inspired but inspiring me to new depths with my rabbi. This book is chock-full of thoughtful, wise, and deeply practical stories that make Dallas Willard's study methods accessible to us all."

    Steve Carter, lead pastor of Christ Church of Oak Brook and author of Grieve, Breathe, Receive

  • "What a joy to see Dallas's contagious love of Scripture spread to Dave Ripper and lead to his helpful method of seeking the living God 'upon the sacred page.' Thank you, Dave!"

    Jane Willard and Rebecca Willard Heatley, on behalf of the family of Dallas Willard

  • "In Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus, Dave Ripper maps out the clues left by Dallas Willard for engaging with the Bible. Through story and scholarship, Dave weaves a comprehensive invitation for meeting God up close and personal through Scripture. Read this book, accept the helpful invitations at the end of each chapter, and prepare to get to know Jesus more deeply than you did before."

    Lacy Finn Borgo, spiritual director and author of Spiritual Conversations with Children and Faith Like a Child

  • "Dallas Willard has had a remarkable impact on an inordinate portion of the church. In this book, Dave Ripper helps guide us through how to not only read but also be shaped by the Scriptures that contain unique power to illumine the human condition."

    John Ortberg, founder of BecomeNew.com

  • "Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus offers Dave Ripper's insightful sharing of Dallas Willard's soul-filled passion for Scripture and spiritual practices. Willard desires humanity to daily experience eternal living. Ripper discusses Willard's mindset theologically, philosophically, experientially, reflectively, transformationally, lovingly, unhurriedly, and mystically. Willard desires Christ followers to encounter an intimate 'with-God life' experience, soaking in God's Holy Book. Embracing God's Word and disciplines provide paradigms for deep and spiritual immersion."

    Barbara L. Peacock, Dallas Willard Award winner and founder of Peacock Soul Care

  • "I've often wondered how Dallas Willard arrived at such fresh takes on familiar scriptures. After reading Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus, I understand—and better yet, Dave Ripper's practical exercises will help me do it for myself."

    Ted Harro, president of Renovaré

Deeper Experiences with God

What is your experience of God like? How would you like that experience to remain the same or change? What do you think God wants your experience of him to be like?

Join pastor and author, Dave Ripper, as we explore questions like these in the Deeper Experiences with God podcast. Each episode will feature conversations, spiritual exercises and invitations for you to choose what will lead to God’s ever-deepening life in you.

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