Lucas talks about bringing the prodigal home
 Review by Peter Barnes
2010: International Christian communicator, Jeff Lucas, was in Norwich earlier this month as part of a week-long UK tour with the West Midlands based Saltmine Theatre Company.
Billed as a time of chat, interviews, comedy, music and drama, a packed audience at Norwich Central Baptist Church were treated to an emotional and thought-provoking evening containing all those ingredients.
Renowned for his clear teaching and preaching, Jeff focused on the chaotic situations and emotions which families of ‘prodigals’ face. Using humour and pathos he discussed the struggles and hopes raised in his best selling book Will Your Prodigal Come Home?
“If you have had your heart broken by a prodigal, you know the pain of being hurt or disappointed by a loved one and the utter despair of seeing them turn away from Christ and the Cross, is there a way to guide the prodigal home?”
Jeff acknowledged that every prodigal is different: “Some have defied God; some have turned to drink, drugs and crime; others are still in church pews with hearts closed to Jesus.”
 Clearly there are no easy answers, he continued, but through understanding, insight into the emotions that form within families and an acknowledgement of the power of prayer, Jeff delivered a message that was both challenging and comforting.
The Bible story of The Prodigal Son was illustrated with an excellent drama sketch by the Saltmine Theatre Company who also delivered a feast of wit and humour in their dialogues and interviews.
As well as being a radio broadcaster, the author of 14 books and a number of study guides and pamphlets, Jeff is also part of the Spring Harvest Leadership team. He is on the Board of three high profile Christian magazines and an ambassador for Compassion, a charity working to help children in poverty, worldwide.
He and his wife Kay live in Colorado, USA where he holds a teaching and preaching position in the 10,000-strong Timberline Church at Fort Collins.
Pictured above is Jeff Lucas being interviewed by Michael Taylor and a drama sketch with David Robinson and Michael Taylor.
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