Jesus’ Surprising Strategy

You’re likely familiar with Jesus’ prayer that His followers would be one. Less well-known is how strategic and timely this prayer is, as well as how instructional the prayer is about the kind of unity Jesus is praying for. Combine Jesus’ prayer with the Apostle Paul’s citywide analogy, and you have a gift that provides powerful direction for how the body of Christ is supposed to operate in every city – direction that could provide the very societal transformation we so desperately seek and need.

Unity for any group requires work and intentionality. Building on Jesus’ prayer and Paul’s analogy, Jesus’ Surprising Strategy examines five levels of unity, each building on the previous one, and each providing a practical, biblical means for the roles you can play to fulfill Jesus’ prayer in our day, in your relationships, and in your city. It concludes with a case study of how this is beginning to be realized in Tucson, Arizona.

David Drum encourages, instructs, and reveals his personal journey toward seeing Christian unity as a mandate worthy of your very best effort.

If It Was Easy Jesus Wouldn’t Have Prayed For It

Jesus is still praying that His Church would be one. Are we? Does the body of Christ resemble Jesus’ prayer? Are we praying with Jesus that it would? It isn’t easy.

Jesus’ John 17 prayer is far more strategic, central to the New Testament, and instructive than we realize—and it’s working. In the largely unchurched city of Tucson, AZ, countless people are turning to the Christian Church as an expression of the love of God for everyone in the city in areas such as foster care and places like the public schools. In an increasingly divided and immature world, Jesus prayed the answer.

This second book from David Drum details new challenges and insights to his role of being an “employee” of John 17. He’ll unpack the blessings that have emerged through six years of full time devotion to seeing Jesus’ prayer answered in his city. Join the adventure as he shares unexpected trials, while expanding your understanding of exactly what unity/harmony is, how it works in multiple settings, and how you can draw even closer to Christ in the process.

Peace Talks: The Good News of Jesus in a Donkey Elephant War

With the United States more divided than at any time since the Civil War, polarization, mistrust, and blame permeate not only the talking points of Washington and the news media, but also the conversations and social media feeds of most Americans. Yet in a nation with so many for whom following Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is central, shouldn't it be different?

In "Peace Talks," pastor and community developer David Drum examines America's current state of disunion, and offers both a revealing look at the origins of the Donkey Elephant war, as well as a profound vision for the role of Jesus' followers in lighting the way to greater unity. Modeling the kind of give-and-take "Peace Talks" advocates, David's son Mike Drum even contributed a chapter from his own very-different perspective, demonstrating how people with contrasting worldviews on life and politics can work powerfully together.

If you're searching for a peace that speaks louder than today's cultural shouting match; if you're curious how those with an affinity for Jesus might offer a better way of listening and talking through deeply-held differences — if you're ready for some good news — join David Drum and discover how "Peace Talks”.