Be Afraid : How Horror and Faith Can Change the World

You would usually imagine blood-sucking vampires and crucifix-holding priests in a fight to the death, but professional “holy man” Reverend Joe Haward believes horror can show us how to truly live. Could it be that horror, combined with faith, has the power to transform the world for the better? In this controversial book you are invited to discover how flesh-eating zombies, ghosts, and Jesus have the potential to turn the world upside down and create beautiful communities of peace. From Hannibal Lecter showing us the power of forgiveness, to Stephen King’s IT revealing why authentic speech might change your life forever, this book will take you into the heart of terror, and lead you into a brave new world. Be afraid, because you might never be the same again.

Rev. Joe Haward was born in Essex, UK, with his identical twin brother Tom. They were adopted and raised on a small island called Mersea off the east coast of Essex, the place where Joe took on his family trade as an oyster farmer with his father; a trade that has been in the family for eight generations.



Joe founded This Hope, a pioneer work in South Devon, UK, that seeks to bring people together in deep relationship, where authenticity and vulnerability are encouraged. He is also the founder of Revd Joe, a resource website designed for education, community, and business. Joe is a community chaplain, author, blogger, and ordained Baptist minister. He is married to Sarah, and they have two young daughters, Grace and Lizzie.

John E. Colwell is Honorary Research Fellow at Spurgeon's College, London and Minister at Budleigh Salterton Baptist Church, Devon. He is author of Promise and Presence (Paternoster) and The Rhythm of Doctrine (Paternoster).