The Shaping of Things to Come by Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch This book is perhaps one of the most comprehensive books on the nature of the missional church. This reviewer found this book full of helpful information, some theoretical, and most were practical in nature. The authors begin with a definition of the missional church. They suggest that a missional church should be (1) incarnational and not attractional, (2) messianic and not dualistic, and (3) apostolic, and not... Read more
The Book of Acts of the Apostles by Dr. Luke Introduction The Book of Acts is the sequel to the Gospel of Luke. As such, it continues the narrative of Jesus Christ through his disciples. The disciples continue to multiply and form communities. These communities form the basis for the local church structure(s) that continue today. Mission Principles Local-Global Progression of Missions The Book of Acts is centered on the theme of continuing God’s mission (begun by Jesus... Read more
Survival Tactics in the Parish by Lyle Schaller Schaller uses a narrative style to explain the challenges of leading a church. This story follows a pastor who goes on a retreat to meet other pastors of other denominations. As the retreat leader guides the group, each person describes the challenges of leading a church. Weaved into this narrative are explanations about why the church acts the way the church does. The reader begins to understand that the nature of... Read more
Super-Vision: Developing and Directing People on Mission by Doran McCarty In a very broad stroke, this book deals with the mechanics of Christian supervision. The many-faceted role of a supervisor is discussed in this book. The elements, process, and methods of supervision are addressed. Supervision that is used in a variety of relationships (cross-cultural, volunteers, teams, and in special situations) is also illustrated. I discovered many insights as a result of reading this book. I could find the description... Read more
Being Leaders by Aubrey Malphurs Aubrey Malphurs defines Christian leadership in the first chapter. He reveals in the subsequent chapters the meaning of that definition. Malphurs takes the definition of Christian leadership and explains that leadership definition in a series of chapters. In these chapters, he explains not just who a Christian leader is, but also what a Christian leader does. He ends the book with a series of audits and tools to help the reader evaluate themselves as... Read more
Prophecy Watch: Bitcoin ATM Prophecy Watch: Bitcoin ATM is a prophecy watch about the first digital currency in the United States to have its own ATM. Bitcoins are a digital currency. Bitcoins could be the forerunners of a cashless society. The first Bitcoin ATM in the United States in Austin, Texas. Here is a brief description from Wikipedia: Bitcoin is the world’s first cryptocurrency, a form of electronic cash sent peer-to-peer without the need for a financial intermediary. It is the first decentralized digital currency:... Read more
Leadership As a Lifestyle by John Hawkins The title Leadership as a Lifestyle reveals the central theme of the book. Life is not meant to be compartmentalized. Hawkins insists that we are human beings, not just human doings (15). Instead, he contends that life is like a adventure (108), a balanced life in which a person is faithful in all spheres of influence (21). Leadership therefore, involves coming to know and experience God (27). I thought the three powers... Read more
G.O.S.P.E.L. by D.A. Horton D.A. Horton, the author of this tiny book has a unique experience which helps in how he has presented the Gospel. He was born in inner city Kansas City, Kansas, and was “headed to the grave or prison” before God called him to salvation and into evangelism and Gospel rap. His rapper name is Azriel. This book combines an explanation of the Gospel using that word “gospel” as an acronym for the steps to Christian... Read more
Culture Watch: Social Media Afterlife Culture Watch: Social Media Afterlife is a simple thought reflection about the role social media will play in a virtual afterlife. Facebook recently just changed its policy so there can now be a Facebook of the Dead – a policy change which would allow people who die to have their post live one forever. LifeStory.com will use your Facebook posts to make your profile and posts available as a story for others to memorialize after... Read more
His Desire Is For Me by Bob Emery His Desire Is for Me is a 30-day devotional and commentary on the Song of Solomon. The book is designed to be read over thirty days. The author Bob Emery makes the allegorical interpretation for this book, after carefully analyzing all possible interpretations. His approach uses four parts for each daily reading: (1) Bible verse reading, (2) a fictional account of the narrative (which itself compliments the use of narrative in... Read more
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