This classic presents people seeking to change their community by pledging themselves to experiment for a whole year with the question, 'What would Jesus do?'

Amidst the millions of committed Christians in each generation, a handful rise to special prominence. Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's "Heroes of the Faith" series.At the turn of the twentieth century, he was one of the best-known clergymen in the world. At the turn of the twenty-first century, his novel In His Steps continues to challenge readers with its central message of "What would jesus do?" Charles Sheldon was a pastor, author, and social reformer who devoted himself to the betterment of his fellow man. From the pulpit to the prohibition campaign to the printed page, he was a man of great energy, integrity, and inspiration.

For more than a century, Sheldon's "In His Steps" has been one of the most beloved Christian novels ever. In this retelling of the original story, updated characters and settings shed new light on the question, "What Would Jesus Do?

Claire, Bill, and even Parson Henry discover that asking themselves, "What would Jesus do?" helps them live better lives.

In His Steps is a best-selling religious fiction novel by Charles Monroe Sheldon. It was first published in 1896. Since then, the book has sold more than 50,000,000 copies and ranks as one of the best-selling books of all time, even today. The full title of the book is In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? The book tells about Henry Maxwell, pastor of the First Church of Raymond, who challenges his congregation to not do anything for a whole year without first asking: "What Would Jesus Do? Other characters of this book imply this rule in their everyday lives, which brings unexpected consequences.

In the Midwest town of Markham, the churches are rather typical--isolated from each other, competitive, and given to squabbles about minor issues. When a tragedy grips the town, the twelve churches must make a decision: Can they set aside their differences and band together in love, self-sacrifice, and united effort?