Erwin McManus wasn't raised in a Christian home, so when he came to Christ as a college student, he didn't know the rules of the "religious club." He didn't do well in Shakespeare courses, so he didn't really understand the KJV Bible he was given either. But he did understand that prayer was a conversation, and he learned to talk to God and wait for answers. Erwin's way was passionate and rough around the edges-a sincere, barbaric journey to Christ.Barbaric Christians see Jesus differently than civilized Christians. They see disciples differently, and they see Christ's mission differently. The Barbarian Way is a call to escape "civilized" Christianity and become original, powerful, untamed Christians-just as Christ intended.

Erwin Raphael Mcmanus serves as lead pastor and cultural architect of Mosaic in Los Angeles, California. From the global center of change, Mosaic emerges as a reference point for the future. As founder of Awaken, Erwin collaborates with a team of dreamers and innovators who specialize in the field of developing and unleashing personal and organizational creativity. As a national and international consultant, his expertise focuses on culture, change, leadership, and creativity. He partners with Bethel Theological Seminary as a futurist and distinguished professor. Erwin has authored three books, Uprising (also, its companion The Uprising Experience life storyboard), Seizing Your Divine Moment, and An Unstoppable Force, an ECPA Gold Medallion Award finalist. He and his wife, Kim, have two children, Aaron and Mariah, and a daughter in the Lord, Paty.