Rick Lawrence

RICK LAWRENCE is Executive Director of Vibrant Faith, a ministry resourcing, training, coaching, and research organization. He's an award-winning author, journalist, cultural researcher, editor, and national speaker. For many years he led Group Publishing's Youth Ministry Resourcing Team, and helped launch its "Jesus-Centered" line of adult resources. He also leads a "home church" for young people: Pursuing the Heart of Jesus, Not His Recipes . He's the general editor of the bestselling Jesus...See more

RICK LAWRENCE is Executive Director of Vibrant Faith, a ministry resourcing, training, coaching, and research organization. He's an award-winning author, journalist, cultural researcher, editor, and national speaker. For many years he led Group Publishing's Youth Ministry Resourcing Team, and helped launch its "Jesus-Centered" line of adult resources. He also leads a "home church" for young people: Pursuing the Heart of Jesus, Not His Recipes . He's the general editor of the bestselling Jesus-Centered Bible , and author of many books, including The Suicide Solution , Jesus-Centered Daily , and The Jesus-Centered Life . He's host of the popular podcast Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus . He's married to Beverly Rose and has two young-adult daughters, Lucy and Emma. See less