I just finished this book and really enjoyed it. It does have a lot of statistics, but if you can get past those it is enlightening. Here's a little excerpt talking about what we can do about our negative reputation, because we do have one, as Christians.
"When it comes to our interaction with outsiders, we have to realize that our relationships, our interactions with people, comprise the picture of Jesus that people retain. God has wired human beings so that spiritual influence occurs most commonly through relationships. One of the clear implications of our research is that the negative image of Christians can be overcome, and this almost always happens in the context of meaningful, trusting relationships. The goal of overcoming their negative baggage is not just to make outsiders think pleasant things about us, but to point them to life in Christ. We do not "spin" the Christian message; we live it. We do not need to exaggerate or hype faith. We embrace and describe all the potency, depth, complexity and realism of folllowing Christ." pg 209
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