Mez McConnell is the pastor of Grace Church Orkney. He is also the Director of 20schemes which is dedicated to revitalising and planting gospel churches in Scotland's poorest communities. Previously he was a missionary with street kids in Brazil. He is married and has three children.

”Mez is one of us and he writes like one of us. This shows as he communicates biblical truths in a way that hits the heart and mind whilst giving a realistic picture of the joy and struggles faced by Christians.“Ian Williamson(Pastor, New Life Church, Middlesbrough)”Too many believe that Jesus is supposed to take away all of their problems. This book will help me explain to them that the spiritual life is war. Mez keeps it real and speaks truth. I love this guy.“Joel Kurtz(Pastor, The Garden, Baltimore, Maryland)”Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate Mez not just as excellent philosopher and pastor, but as a practitioner. I’m excited about the role this book will play in discipling the very people this book was written for. “John Onwuchekwa(Lead Pastor, Cornerstone Church, Atlanta, Georgia)

Mez McConnell is the pastor of Grace Church Orkney. He is also the Director of 20schemes which is dedicated to revitalising and planting gospel churches in Scotland's poorest communities. Previously he was a missionary with street kids in Brazil. He is married and has three children.

”Mez is one of us and he writes like one of us. This shows as he communicates biblical truths in a way that hits the heart and mind whilst giving a realistic picture of the joy and struggles faced by Christians.“Ian Williamson(Pastor, New Life Church, Middlesbrough)”Too many believe that Jesus is supposed to take away all of their problems. This book will help me explain to them that the spiritual life is war. Mez keeps it real and speaks truth. I love this guy.“Joel Kurtz(Pastor, The Garden, Baltimore, Maryland)”Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate Mez not just as excellent philosopher and pastor, but as a practitioner. I’m excited about the role this book will play in discipling the very people this book was written for. “John Onwuchekwa(Lead Pastor, Cornerstone Church, Atlanta, Georgia)