Five Mere Christians

Experience the riveting true stories of five men and women who changed the world by following Christ in their careers-and discover practical applications for how you can, too.



Do you ever wonder what it means to truly glorify God in your work if you're not a pastor, missionary, or religious professional?



Rather than offering theological exposition to answer that question, Jordan Raynor and Kaleigh Cox use vivid, fast-paced storytelling to present the captivating lives of five "mere Christians" who will show you what it looks like to follow Christ wherever you live and work:



Fred Rogers, the TV host from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, demonstrates how your selfless service of others can reveal glimpses of heaven on earth.



Fannie Lou Hamer, the courageous civil rights activist, models how to pursue justice without hating the unjust.



Ole Kirk Christiansen, the founder of LEGO, shows how to persevere through life's most difficult trials and find God's purpose in play.



Hannah More, the audacious poet largely credited for abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire, exemplifies how to change the world through culture and not just politics.



C.S. Lewis, the literature professor and bestselling author of The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity, invites you to embrace your unique opportunities to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples.



Unlike typical biographies that get bogged down in boring detail, each story in this collection is mercifully short, extremely entertaining, and profoundly helpful-providing clear takeaways for modern-day mere Christians looking to glorify God in their own everyday work.

Five Mere Christians shows readers how to glorify God in their work by following the examples of five notable believers who succeeded in their secular occupations without compromising their faith.


Five Mere Christians proves that biographies can be extremely entertaining, profoundly helpful, and mercifully short! If you're looking for a book that combines the punch of a great sermon with the pace of a great thriller, this is it. Highly recommended!

-Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker and lead pastor at National Community Church



Five Mere Christians is unlike any set of biographies ever written. Filled with exciting twists and page-turning cliffhangers, it reads like your favorite television binge-watch! Jordan and Kaleigh's writing style makes you feel as if you are right there, in the moment, to witness the extraordinary lives and historic accomplishments of these five mere Christians.

-Chris McCumber, former President of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Networks



Jordan and Kaleigh have crafted a finely cut diamond of a book, brilliantly demonstrating how to reflect the light of Christ into the world's darkest corners. Plenty of books tell you how to glorify God in your work. This one shows you. These binge-worthy biographies are entertaining, encouraging, and enlightening, blending inspiration with practical guidance. You won't be able to put this book down!

-Marcus Brotherton, New York Times bestselling author of Blaze of Light and We Who Are Alive & Remain



This collection of inspirational biographies far exceeded my expectations. The writing is both lively and well researched. If you're looking for practical ways to live for Christ, to be salt and light in our world, I highly recommend you start right here.

-Shirley Raye Redmond, author of Courageous World Changers: Fifty True Stories of Daring Women of God, Christianity Today Book Award Winner 2021