Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-168).

Foreword / by Charles W. Colson -- Preface -- The story of Kathy -- The birthline : a sixty-five year pregnancy -- Part I: How the spirit works in conversion -- Studies in scripture : John 3:1-8 -- Understanding and telling your own story -- The role of Christian community -- Three men who found Christ -- Part II: The work of a spiritual midwife -- What is a spiritual midwife? --Studies in scripture : the apostle Paul -- The spiritual midwife : getting started -- The spiritual midwife : calling -- The spiritual midwife : conversion -- The spiritual midwife : first steps of faith -- Children of Christian families : how they come to faith -- Living for the King -- Appendix: A six week class.