"[Oz] taught me how to be in touch with the culture but in tune with the Spirit." Leonard Sweet, futurist and author of Post-Modern Pilgrims: First Century Passion for the 21st Century Church and Jesus Drives Me Crazy!

"If you are looking for both hope and insight to what is going on in the confusing and fast changing world of emerging generations, then Mission to Oz is a book you will want to read." Dan Kimball, author of The Emerging Church

"Mission to Oz explains the changes in our culture brought about by the postmodern worldview and shows Christians how to minister in the new world they find themselves in. He doesn’t pass judgment on the worldview or its proponents, instead he teaches us to think like a missionary and proclaim the timeless truths of the scripture in our changing culture. I am recommending this book to every Christian who wants to understand the times and usher in the Future Church." Jim L. Wilson, author of Future Church: Ministry in a Post-Seeker Age

"I have read other books on postmodernism, but this is the one that inspired me and taught me how to reach out to people in the postmodern world." Lance Shumake, president of Iwitness Ministries.

"This is the best book on postmodernism I have ever read! To be honest it is the only book on postmodernism that I have actually completed. Most books or articles on this subject read like academic textbooks. They speak with words that either bore me or go right over my head. That is not the case with Mission To Oz. Mark removes the emerald shades from our eyes and shows us the real world. He explains the origins of postmodernism and it’s effect on our world today.  As a reader we don’t view this landscape from far away. Mark  takes us by the hand and leads us right smack dab into the middle of “Oz”. This is a unique Christian book in that it uses examples and quotes from The Bible, C.S. Lewis and Frances Schaeffer alongside of Stephen King, Jurassic Park and O.J. Simpson.  It’s here, in the real world of eBay and MTV, that Mark (using his enjoyably intelligent writing style) encourages us and equips us with tools and ideas on how to be effective Christ ambassadors in this lost world.  I encourage you to read this book. Then let your friend read it. I have a feeling that all of you will be saying the same thing I did… “Thanks Mark. Thanks for writing this book for me.” Jeff Scroggins – Worship Team Drummer for Brandywine Community Church

"Mark has painted a visual definition of who this post-modern culture actually is while carefully constructing a viable plan to meet them where they are. The funny thing is, it has taken so long and a book like this for us to figure out that Jesus who made the difference in the lives of the early church is the same Jesus who can reach this generation. Mission to Oz is an insightful read that reminds us that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow, no matter the generation or culture." Tony Manning, Minister to Students, Northside Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana

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