Rescue

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This generation is struggling—mostly alone. Fear and pain are everywhere. And yet most of us, especially men, forget or forgot what’s available and intended to help us survive and even thrive in these evil days: authentic Christian community. In Rescue, Justin Camp reminds guys that God put his Spirit into their hearts so they would come out of isolation to support and sacrifice for one another. This third book in the life-changing WiRE series explores:

Why the myth persists that “real” men don’t need each other

How vulnerability is the only path to becoming hearty, rugged, good men

Practical wisdom for starting worthwhile spiritual communities

Scattered, men are assailable. United with brothers and God, though, they’re protected—ready for anything this world might threaten. From Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers to the Interagency Hotshot Crews and the legendary SEAL Team Six, Justin Camp profiles these groups to engage men’s curiosity about what it means to be rescued spiritually and help them understand what it takes to build communities focused on rescuing each other. Justin Camp is a writer and storyteller with a heart for adventure. He cofounded Gather Ministries with his wife, Jennifer. Prior to this, he was a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley and a lawyer on Wall Street. Justin, Jennifer, and their three kids live in the San Francisco Bay Area. CONTENTS
Before You Start 15
001: Faux Stone and Leather and Freedom 21
002: Rotors and Carabiners and Radiance 35
BELiEF: Things Aren’t So Bad. 45
Clip In: “Found” 64
003: Hoists and Fins and Fraternity 69
BELiEF: I Don’t Need Help. 81
Clip In: “Reinforced” 99
004: DSVs and ROVs and Trust 105
BELiEF: I’ll Figure It Out. 115
Clip In: “Trustful” 131
005: Saws and Torches and Devotion 135
BELiEF: I’m Way Too Busy. 146
Clip In: “Devoted” 162
006: Bars and Bibles and Confidence 167
BELiEF: Christian Community Is Not Cool. 183
Clip In: “Ready” 209
Before You Go 211
Acknowledgments 212
Notes 213

“We men struggle today with distractions, isolation, greed, addiction, and sin—and they keep us from becoming the leaders we need to be in our homes, workplaces, and churches. Fortunately, Jesus is always here to help us. And his rescue comes so often through people with his Spirit in their hearts, through community, through a group of men. We need men who will journey alongside us, helping us live in freedom, not fear. Justin Camp’s book Rescue will help you cultivate precisely this kind of brotherhood. It’ll equip you to identify your brothers and forge relationships that last a lifetime. Most importantly, his book will deepen your relationship with Jesus and teach you to allow his rescuing presence into your life. I highly recommend it.”
“Having spent one year of my life as an Air Force pilot of the Super Jolly Green Giant (HH-53) rescue helicopter in Vietnam, I know how intense and exciting a rescue experience can be. Through his incredible rescue stories, Justin Camp has set the stage for the greatest rescue of all—God’s loving rescue of the human heart and soul. Biblical foundation, quotations by God’s saints through the ages, practical guidance on building community are all captured in his new book, Rescue. Justin has given us a spiritual jewel, a Holy Spirit–led tool that will help us build personal rescue teams to save us through Jesus Christ the Lord.”
“I had anticipated that Justin’s book Rescue was going to be an insightful look at the world of brotherhood relationships. What I did not anticipate was being drawn in to an adventure that would inspire and deeply challenge me. In today’s world there has never been a greater need and opportunity to awaken men to the call for genuine brotherhood relationships. I encourage you as a man to go through this book with another man or as a leader of men to have all your guys go through it together. I can guarantee that your lives will never be the same.”

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