The Familiar Stranger: (Re)Introducing the Holy Spirit to Those in Search of an Experiential Spirituality

Are you hungry for authentic spiritual experiences?

You’re not alone.

For a generation searching desperately for an experiential spirituality, there’s good news: the Holy Spirit’s indwelling presence to empower and transform is freely available. Unfortunately, confusion and unfamiliarity surround the Person of the Holy Spirit, leading too many Christians either to sideline him or misunderstand what he means for their spiritual lives.

In The Familiar Stranger, Tyler Staton reintroduces this oft-neglected Person of the Trinity, tracing the story of the Holy Spirit as it unfolds throughout the Bible, and inviting believers to close the gap between what Scripture reveals about the Holy Spirit and their lived experience.

The Familiar Stranger will challenge, inform and encourage Jesus-followers from every background to become more deeply acquainted with the person and work of the Holy Spirit – and experience his transformative, life-giving power in their lives.

Along the way we will:

• Dig into key Biblical images and metaphors that reveal the Holy Spirit’s nature, roles, and personality
• Learn about common misconceptions that keep us from experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit’s power and presence
• Discover how the Spirit brings discernment and access to miraculous power to partner with God’s work in the world
• Understand how both Word and Spirit work together to draw people into a vibrant, intimate knowledge of God

Tyler Staton is the Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife Kirsten, and their sons Hank, Simon, and Amos. He is passionate about living prayerfully and relationally. Tyler is the author of three books: The Familiar Stranger, Praying Like Monks, Living like Fools, and Searching for Enough.