Impious Galileans

What if the key to a fierce, world-changing faith was hidden in an enemy’s insult? When the Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate contemptuously labeled early Christians the “impious Galileans,” his own writings revealed their true power: a radical, indiscriminate charity that astonished him and that his own pagan empire could not replicate. This book is a summons to your soul-an invitation to journey back to those counter-cultural and irresistibly compassionate roots, fueled by the foundational truth that we love because God first loved us. It is a permission slip to recenter on the fierce, simple, and people-focused mission that first captured your heart. Go and love fiercely, serve sacrificially, and embody a faith that is hated for all the right reasons. Go and be a modern-day impious Galileans.

Author Biography

For two decades, Mike Brock has been dedicated to fostering growth and resilience within the church, serving in diverse capacities from pastor and city gospel movement leader to non-profit executive and consultant. Today, as Managing Partner of the Galilean Group, he leads efforts to cultivate healthy, sustainable churches. His work is fueled by a deep love for God and His Church, and a steadfast commitment to equipping leaders and pastors. When he’s not focused on ministry, he is cherishing life on Oahu with his wife, Ashley, and their children-Crew, Olive, and Pippa-and their three dogs.