A Layman’s Search for Salvation is the absorbing chronicle of a young black man’s search for meaning during the late 1950s.
Author Allen Carter Jr.’s quest leads him from Texas to California where he is introduced to a new Protestant denomination of German Scandinavian origin—Lutheranism.
This newly discovered awareness comes by way of a local black pastor who serves a predominately white congregation. The members are warm and friendly, exemplifying a Christ-like love, and Allen and his family enthusiastically embrace the group.
But things fall apart when the pastor is reassigned to another locale. His departure leaves a huge void, as he is the linchpin keeping this unique group of believers anchored. Ultimately, the pastor’s departure is the death knell for the flock as members soon scatter.
Now the young man is much like a lost sheep left without a shepherd. His long and arduous spiritual journey intensifies, leading him through the spiritual chambers of change, growth, and understanding, which galvanize his resolve to know Christ.
For fans of Max Lucado, Rick Warren, and John Piper, this remarkable narrative speaks of hope, faith, and perseverance in the face of great odds.