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"Thank you, Richard Abanes, for setting the record straight on Rick Warren."
—Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Christ,
and The Case for a Creator

"Abanes has done a great service by setting the record straight on Rick Warren and Saddleback. Warren has a strong committment to the core doctrines of the Christian faith and an unmistakeable passion for reaching the lost, equipping pastors, and strengthening local churches. 'Purpose-driven' is not New Age, it's New Testament."
—James K. Walker, president, Watchman Fellowship

Christian Marketplace: Ever wondered what makes Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven® Life tick? Abanes, a recognized authority on cults and religions and a member of Warren’s church, sets out to provide a concise history of Warren’s work and how his thinking has developed. He goes to great lengths to counter a number of criticisms and concerns raised against Warren, including his now terminated relationship with Robert Schuller, and presents evidence to correct misconceptions.

This is not a biography as such, more an exploration of his ministry journey. But it does open a window on the man and his passion to “Reach one more for Jesus” and the final part of the book, an interview with Warren reveals the most about what drives him. The book will appeal to those interested in learning the more about the story behind The Purpose Driven® Life and its author, as well as those who have questions about the theology of the Purpose Driven® message.