For the past forty years, Jim Stump could be found sitting in a
café on the Stanford University campus chatting with some of the
most talented athletes in the world, walking with them, getting to
know them, sharing his life with them, and loving them. He
understands that the best way to have an eternal impact on the
world is to develop deep and meaningful relationships with a
handful of people. When Jesus walked the earth, he focused his
energies not on filling stadiums but on twelve handpicked disciples
whom he mentored and equipped to carry out ministries of their
own.
With engaging personal stories of the famous athletes he has
mentored, along with examples from the life of Jesus, Jim Stump
shows how to develop rich mentoring relationships with the people
in our lives. He answers the question so many of us have--"How can
I help to bring my friends to faith?"--by providing simple steps
toward developing those relationships, living life authentically,
and sharing faith with those we care about.
Pastors, youth pastors, small group leaders, and individual
believers will find The Power of One-on-One inspirational,
encouraging, and practical.
Your relationship with just a few people can impact
eternity
When Jesus walked the earth, he focused his energies not on filling
stadiums but on twelve handpicked disciples whom he mentored and
equipped to carry out ministries of their own. For the past forty
years, Jim Stump could often be found sitting in a café on the
Stanford University campus, chatting with some of the most talented
athletes in the world, getting to know them, walking with them,
sharing his life with them, and loving them. He understands that
the best way to have an eternal impact on the world is to develop
deep and meaningful relationships with a handful of people.
With engaging personal stories and examples from the life of Jesus,
Jim Stump shows you how to develop rich mentoring relationships
with the people in your life, providing simple steps toward sharing
faith and life with those you care about. Inspirational,
encouraging, and practical, The Power of One-on-One will
increase your impact on God's kingdom in surprisingly simple
ways.
"Sharing the faith and providing mentorship, it seems, does not
require the pomp and circumstance of a vast arena--a cup of coffee
and an open ear will do the trick."--Pat Williams, cofounder
and senior vice president of the Orlando Magic; author of Coach
Wooden's Greatest Secret
"Jim's discipleship ministry is amazing. He has loved people into a
life-changing relationship with his Savior by spending time with
them and speaking into their lives in ways that are
Spirit-empowered. You will be encouraged and challenged by his
story."--Jay Barnes, president, Bethel University, St. Paul,
Minnesota
"Jim Stump has been practicing for years what many desire to do.
Learn from the one who mastered Jesus' command to 'go and make
disciples.'"--Josh D. McDowell, author and speaker
Jim Stump is the founder of Sports Challenge and has been a
one-on-one mentor to many hundreds of Stanford student athletes for
over forty years. He has also served as chaplain for the San
Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. A graduate of Wheaton
College, Stump lives in California with his wife, Linda.
Frank Martin is the author or coauthor of twenty books. A
frequent collaborator, he has written books with such notable
personalities as Nicky Cruz, Jerry Jenkins, Tim LaHaye, Dr. O. S.
Hawkins, Wally Armstrong, and Jimmy Evans. He lives in Colorado
with his wife, Ruthie, and their two children.