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Local pastor, drummer + master of roses releases his book on Nov. 1—how to get your copy
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Birmingham’s George Shamblin can’t be summed up by a job title or a single word. Not only is he a pastor and co-founder of a local ministry, but he’s a master gardener, drummer in a band and now, a three-time published author.
We sat down with George to talk his latest book, The 4 Faces of Christ. Read on to learn more and how to get a free excerpt and a full copy.
About Birmingham Pastor George Shamblin
George Shamblin’s life didn’t always follow God’s path. But eventually, he found his way.
In 1995, he left his career in pharmaceutical sales to enroll at the Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi.
Over a decade later in 2012, he became a pastor at The Center for Executive Leadership in Birmingham—a faith-based ministry focused on counseling businessmen and professionals.
Here, he teaches Bible studies and disciples others at various stages in their spiritual growth.
In 2022, he continued his own spiritual growth by co-founding The Overseas Initiative (TOI) with his brother Keith—a Birmingham missions ministry to Cuba.
TOI’s goal is to empower Christians so they can become beacons of hope and opportunity across Cuba.
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Along with his spiritual journey and helping others in theirs, George is also a devoted husband, father of four, an avid outdoorsman, a master gardener (roses are his specialty) and he’s a drummer for the band The Purple Zeroes.
You might have heard them play at Saturn in May during a TOI fundraiser.
(L) George Shamblin playing drums during The Overseas Initiative fundraiser in Birmingham; (R) George Shamblin during Cuba mission trip (The Overseas Initiative)
When George isn’t performing with his band or on a mission trip in Cuba, you can find him writing.
Since 2020, he’s written and published three books—his newest, The Four Faces of Christ, will be released on Friday, November 1 on Amazon and in local bookstores like Little Professor in Homewood.
About The Four Faces of Christ
The Four Faces of Christ unveils a mixture of portrayals of Jesus as presented in the Gospels, with each section focusing on a different aspect of his identity:
- The gentle Lamb
- The triumphant Lion
- The humble Servant
- The eternal Word
Some interesting things about the book include:
- It’s great for groups, whether at church or in book clubs with friends. Each chapter includes discussion questions designed to foster meaningful conversations within groups.
- It includes weekly tasks that will inspire and challenge you to live out Scripture daily.
“Every aspect of Christianity is intended to be lived out in community. But we’ve all gotten pulled apart from each other lately. If a group gathers for no other reason than to look deeply at Jesus, that’s as good as it gets.”
George Shamblin, Pastor + Author, The Four Faces of Christ
What message does George hope readers get from his book?
“You can’t see Jesus and not like Him. His followers might get in the way, but not Him. This book points in one direction: to see more of Him and less of us.”
George Shamblin, Pastor + Author, The Four Faces of Christ
How to get your copy of The Four Faces of Christ
Interested in reading George’s new book? You can purchase it beginning Friday, November 1 from Amazon and in local bookstores like Little Professor in Homewood.
Want a sneak peek inside The Four Faces of Christ? Sign up for this free newsletter and get excerpts from the book.
Bonus: On Thursday, November 14, George will be at Little Professor in Homewood for a book signing. This is a great time to meet George and have your copy signed!
Ready to read George Shamblin’s The 4 Faces of Christ? Learn more about it on his website + be sure to order your copy on Amazon beginning November 1.
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