World of Theology Series

This book is more than just an autobiography, but rather it is the story of one who suffered with dyslexia as a young person and did poorly in school, but through the help of family, friends, football and faith he was able to conquer the debilitating effects of this disorder and to accomplish many things for Jesus Christ. This book also highlights the importance of his core family, beginning with his lovely wife Sally and their two – Children, Candice, and Mark. Together they have formed a family of faith that has been copied by many all over the world and could even further influence young people.

The author of this book prays that he can be an example of how one can put difficulties aside in their service to the Lord and accomplish great things for God. The book is intended to help young people understand better how they can be used by God, but it could also help others of different ages to see that God is in the business of using us vessel of clay to carry out His Great Commission, that is to Make Disciples of all Nations.

The premier ancient story of leadership comes from Nehemiah, the Israeli, who rose to leadership while captive in Persia. There, learning of his demoralized countrymen and the demise of his beloved city Jerusalem, he crafted a plan, convinced the Persian king, raised the needed assets, recruited builders, and rebuilt the wall. While rebuilding the wall was the task at hand, the goal was rebuilding the people of God.

This model has been a guide and inspiration for Stiller in his various roles in leadership. He identifies 7 principles on building and renewing ministries and organizations, surrounding these principles with workable concepts connected to inspiring stories of faith. Drawing on a lifetime of leadership, he writes about challenges leaders face. You will see how, through the life of Nehemiah, one can move from an idea to effective completion.

The freshness of Stiller’s stories and the clarity of his counsel come from his real-life experiences. Skillfully he applies the principles he has observed in Nehemiah to what it takes to lead in the 21st Century. For him, leadership is not for the fainthearted, but he finds in Nehemiah a model as we frame our leadership roles today.

Finding God in a Secular World shows how global secularism is changing in the west and now in Asia as people seek to find meaning for life for themselves or from their scriptures. It emphasises the need for Christians to respect and be open to those with no faith or traditional faiths. It urges Christians to acknowledge those truths in scripture which are pro-Christ. The book is a helpful guide to mission in modern life, to overcoming satanic evil and to the cost of discipleship. Those with a passion to make Christ known need to read it.

“New Zealander Bruce Nicholls is familiar with Western philosophies and higher Asian religions. Linking the concept of secularism with Asian traditions, he finds arguments for discussions with secularists and explains how the biblical revelation meets the deepest longings of humankind.”
— Professor Dr. Rolf Hille, German evangelical theologian and pastor of the Württemberg Regional Church

“Finding God in a Secular World, by Dr Bruce Nicholls, provides profound insights into how Asian religious traditions are impacted by secularism, along with engaging interactions with Western secularism and Christianity. He offers Christian responses to the questions many of us have. This book is a must-read for Christians living in a globalized world, equipping us to engage confidently and knowledgeably with people of all faiths.”
—Dr. Jonathan Ro, Accreditation Secretary, Asia Theological Association