Soul of the City is a collection of essays on the intersection of Christianity/church and Canadian cities.
Unsettling the Word: Biblical Experiments in Decolonization Steve Heinrichs, editor Mennonite Church Canada, 2018 Review by David Warkentin What is the subject? The book’s subtitle describes Unsettling the Word best: …
The “what” and “how” of discipleship “Syllabus week,” can be one of the most overwhelming times for students. Assignments, reading requirements, course outlines: “information overload” describes this first week of …
Following Jesus: Biblical Reflections on Discipleship (updated edition) Author: N.T. Wright Besides offering an example of discipleship himself within academia, N.T. Wright isn’t typically known for his work on the …
I consider peace and nonviolence a central part of what it means to follow the way of Jesus. I don’t hold this belief lightly, and I realize how complex it can …
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Restoration focus on gospel demands consistency, challenges all perspectives
Healing the Gospel: A Radical Vision for Grace, Justice, and the Cross Author: Derek Flood Browsing your local Christian bookstore or favorite online bookseller quickly reveals the current trend of …
Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City Author: Timothy J. Keller Diversity, innovation, busyness, people, poverty, prosperity, development, density, spirituality, culture: a lot happens in cities. Cities are …
Difficult for all the right reasons The Cost of Community: Jesus, St. Francis and Life in the Kingdom Jamie Arpin-Ricci It’s generally accepted that the Sermon on the Mount offers …
“Have you read this book? It’s going to change our church for the better!” “Yeah. Plus we’re going to use some cool social media that will really rejuvenate our ministry!” …
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The Gospel Commission: Recovering God’s Strategy for Making Disciples
The Gospel Commission: Recovering God’s Strategy for Making DisciplesAuthor: Michael HortonWe are very familiar with the famous words of Jesus known as the great commission (Matthew 28:18–20). For nearly 2,000 …
The author of Hebrews wrote these words as an encouragement to a church in troubled times. Surrounded by persecution and religious intolerance, Christianity emerged on this foundation: Jesus Christ.
Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever LivedAuthor: Rob BellHeaven and hell. Salvation and judgment. Not easy subject matter – a reality …
Building Cultures of TrustAuthor: Martin E. MartyWhen it comes to important issues of faith and life, what is your common response to people you disagree with or don’t understand? Quite …
I’m often asked, “Why are you a pastor?” Or, “What’s it like being a young(er) pastor?” Or I simply get intrigued looks when strangers discover my profession. These reactions reveal …
Title:The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian FaithAuthor: Timothy KellerChristians commonly use the parable of the prodigal son to reveal the heart of the gospel – God’s love …
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