Unburdened - by Vance Pitman (Paperback)

About the Book

Pastor and church planter frees us from the burdens of legalism and the do's and dont's of religion in order to focus on our relationship with God, the church, and the world so we can enter into the freedom Jesus offers.

Book Synopsis

Does following Jesus feel impossible? Are you trying hard to be a good Christian while secretly feeling exhausted and overwhelmed?

Las Vegas pastor Vance Pitman spent almost a decade of his Christian journey trying hard to live the Christian life. For years he tried--and for years he failed miserably.

In Unburdened, Vance closely examines the life of Jesus in the Gospels to reveal the soul-awakening truths that have set him and many others free from the burden of religion. With raw honesty and real-life applications, he helps readers escape the exasperating cycle of trying to live for Jesus and shows them instead the power of discovering the joy of a love relationship with Jesus.

Whether you have been a Christian for days or decades, Unburdened will outline for you what following Jesus is all about: relationships.

From the Back Cover

"You can walk in greater spiritual freedom, and Vance shows the way."--Jud Wilhite, senior pastor, Central Church; author, Pursued

Las Vegas pastor Vance Pitman spent almost a decade of his Christian journey trying hard to live the Christian life. For years he strived--and for years he failed miserably. In Unburdened, Vance closely examines the life of Jesus in the Gospels to reveal the soul-awakening truths that have set him and many others free from the burden of religion. With raw honesty and real-life applications, he helps you escape the exasperating cycle of trying to live for Jesus and shows you the power of discovering the joy of a love relationship with Jesus.


"Oh, the joy and freedom of the life of Jesus in us--joy and freedom that are foreign to far too many professing Christians. I invite you to read Unburdened and be changed forever by the pure, simple, and absolutely revolutionary reality that Jesus died for you so that He might live in you!"--David Platt, pastor, McLean Bible Church

"In Unburdened, Vance Pitman not only reminds us that 'works' don't work but also shows us what actually does. This is more than a book! This is a manifesto that will help you live life to the fullest."--David Nasser, pastor, author, and speaker

"Unburdened reminds us to stop working so hard and instead allow the life of Jesus to take over our own. Thank you, Vance Pitman."--Thom S. Rainer, founder and CEO, Church Answers; author, I Am a Church Member


Vance Pitman is the pastor of Hope Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, a church he planted in 2001. He speaks across America and around the world to inspire people to join in God's eternal, redemptive mission of making disciples and multiplying the church among every tribe, tongue, people, and nation. He lives in the Las Vegas area with his family.

About the Author

Vance Pitman is the pastor of Hope Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, a church he planted in 2001. He speaks across America and around the world to inspire people to join in God's eternal, redemptive mission of making disciples and multiplying the church among every tribe, tongue, people, and nation. He lives outside Las Vegas, Nevada, with his family.