Ronnie Floyd has seen his church grow tremendously as a result of his biblical teachings on spiritual disciplines such as prayer and fasting. As the conservative, evangelical counterpart to Richard Foster'sThe Celebration of Discipline,Floyd's book explores nine essential spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. With chapters such as "He's God, Not Just Your Buddy," "Confess and Be Filled," and "Every Choice is a God Choice,"Life on Fireshows believers how living a radically committed, passionate, and purposeful life in Christ is both possible and fulfilling.
Dr. Ronnie Floyd, senior pastor of Cross Church located in Northwest Arkansas, is the author of twenty-three books. He is also the president of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, which mobilizes millions of Americans to pray for America annually, and a past president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Floyd’s writing, speaking with messages broadcast live across the world via the Internet, and leadership have opened doors through major news media outlets. Dr. Floyd and his wife, Jeana, have two sons and seven grandchildren.