Across the ages God has attracted a few in every crowd who would stick out, act out and speak out. The New Friars profiles young Christians who have voluntarily removed themselves from the status quo in order to seek justice and mercy with the poorest of the world's poor. These new friars are carrying on the work of the monastic tradition, in the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi, St. Patrick and St. Brigid, the Jesuits and Nestorians and Moravian. The New Friars will show you that with God all things-even uncommon acts of courageous faith- are possible. 

"This book needs a warning label: beware, dangerous to your health, your service, your life. Nothing is spared - the limit of one's perspective on poverty, the reality and pain of sin, and the wrestling with one's own lifestyle from a multicultural, historical and biblical framework. This book is an important read for all persons serious about mission and requires prayer, reflection and disscusion."      ~DEBORAH DORTZBACH, International HIV/AIDS Director, World Relief

"Scott Bessenecker Captures the joyful energy of all there young adults who are setting aside comfort and privilage in favour of meaning and impact, and places their radical commitment to loving the poor in the context of the church's historic commitment to positively transforming the world. If you haven't yet encountered the new friars, don't miss the chance to visit the cutting edge of the kingdon of God."        ~BART CAMPOLO, founder and chaplain, Mission Year