Do you want to experience Christ in new ways but feel frustrated when nothing seems to work? Are you discouraged by those areas of your life that never change because 'that's just the way you are?' Are you frustrated by your lack of growth in holiness? If you answered yes to any of these questions, The Glorious Pursuit can help. Gary Thomas leads us through the ancient practice of growing in Christlikeness by practicing the virtues. The Glorious Pursuit examines how we can experience the long-term change that comes from following Jesus. Experiencing Christ's character is possible. The Glorious Pursuit will show you how.

"In a culture of pop religion and instant everything--including Christianity--this call for growth in the Christian life by pursuit of the classic Christian virtues is itself a virtue. Gary Thomas has put believers in his debt by not only calling attention to the importance of the virtues, but also by describing them in everyday language and offering practical suggestions for growing in them. A valuable book."
-Dr. Gordon Fee, Professor of New Testament, Regent College

"The Glorious Pursuit is a timely call for Christians to reflect the character of Christ more consistently; not just by focusing on externals, but by becoming more attuned with Him internally. He makes it clear that personal change and growth are possible through the daily practice of biblical virtues. Insightful and filled with positive suggestions, this book can help its readers improve the quality of their discipleship and witness."
-Franklin Graham

One church in Indiana uses The Glorious Pursuit in a weight loss class, the thinking being that they will be helped more by focusing on positive virtues than a negative goal. Here are some of the comments they've shared after going through this class more comments

"Making full use of his flair for anecdote, Gary Thomas profiles Christian characters with pungency and power, opening his heart wide to us so we may open our hearts wide to God. Eager, unsentimental, and down-to-earth, The Glorious Pursuit is a fine account of what it means to be mature in Christ."
-Dr. J.I. Packer

"When Gary Thomas embarked upon his pursuit of the classical Christian virtues he began a journey that has benefited us all. He points us toward our own glorious pursuit and affords us this beguiling, provocative, and deeply satisfying book as our guide."
-Dr. George Grant.