How to Pick up a Stripper shows how the starting and ending points for all Christian outreach has to be love demonstrated in acts of kindness and service.Todd and Erin Stevens show that the most effective way to reach people for Jesus is through servant evangelism showing God's love in practical ways. This type of outreach is what Jesus modelled. It's culturally relevant and values all people as they are and who they are. In this book you'll learn why the first outreach goal has to be to invite people to take the next step from where they are.Friendship Community Church, led by Pastor Todd Stevens, has experienced tremendous growth through acts of kindness. The church's most radical servant evangelism project is Nashville Strip Church, founded by Erin Stevens. Erin's life changed when God told her to "go feed the strippers." With home-cooked meals and gift bags, Erin shows dancers that God loves them. How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindness includes the story of a dancer who has come to know Christ, left the strip club industry through Erin's ministry, and is now serving with Erin to reach other strippers. From feeding the homeless, to Easter egg hunts for special needs children, to ministering in a strip club,How to Pick Up a Stripper and Other Acts of Kindness provides exciting ideas for showing God's love in practical ways. Features include: - Stories from servant evangelism events, including Strip Church - Ideas for showing God's love in practical ways - Inspiration to step out of your comfort zone to serve people