When missions are mentioned, most people think that you leave everything you know behind and go someplace to share the gospel. On top of that, there is a certain way that you have to share the gospel. Though this can work, and has worked in the past, Andrew Scott believes that there is a better way, one that lets people still share the gospel, but according to how God created them to be. Scott says that more people could be reached if God’s people would Scatter.

There is no question that Christians are sent to go share the gospel, we all acknowledge the commission Jesus gave His followers. The question is, are we supposed to leave all of our “secular” skills behind? Using the times Israel was scattered into foreign lands, and when early Christians escaped persecution as examples, Scott shows how God has sent His people out, especially when they tended to get comfortable. They went, and used the skills and talents they had to live among the people and be a witness for God. We have the choice to do the same thing willingly.

Scott makes a lot of good and valid points, the one that sticks with me most being that we are to use everything God has given us to serve and glorify Him. Let people see what we can do, and use that as an opening to share God’s love with them.

Scatter is written in an encouraging way, not like you’re being spoken down to, but walked with and pushed to do your best at whatever God has made you to do. I recommend it for any Christian, whether your missions field is in another country or your hometown.

I received a free copy of this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for this honest review.