Practicing the King's Economy
- Church Leadership & Ministry
- Evangelism & Missions
- Work, Money & Leadership
- Publisher: Baker Books (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2018
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Publisher's Description
The church in the West is rediscovering the fact that God cares deeply for the poor. More and more, churches and individual Christians are looking for ways to practice economic discipleship, but it's hard to make progress when we are blind to our own entanglement in our culture's idolatrous economic beliefs and practices. Practicing the King's Economy cuts through much confusion and invites Christians to take their place within the biblical story of the "King Jesus Economy." Through eye-opening true stories of economic discipleship in action, and with a solid exploration of six key biblical themes, the authors offer practical ways for God's people to earn, invest, spend, compensate, save, share, and give in ways that embody God's love and provision for the world. Foreword by Christopher J. H. Wright.
Endorsements (28)
“Michael, Robby, and Brian have unlocked truths with keys from ancient biblical Scripture that are absolutely relevant today. A must-read for business leaders and entrepreneurs who are interested in bringing their faith into the marketplace in a new, fresh, and relevant way!”
“The six keys outlined in Practicing the King’s Economy provide a paradigm-shifting framework and the action steps we need to experience a world in which everyone flourishes. This is a must-read for every business and community leader who is longing for something more but can’t quite put their finger on it. You will certainly find it in this book.”
“Practicing the King’s Economy is one of the most soul-satisfying works I have encountered in my Christian life. I am measuring my words carefully as I make that statement. It is richly exegetical and biblically rooted. It is disarmingly practical and engagingly accessible. It is searching in its application and hope-filled in its perspective. Such a fusion is a significant authorial accomplishment. I did not want it to end.”
“I am thrilled to see the release of Practicing the King’s Economy as it builds on the positive shifts in poverty-alleviation ministry that have developed over the last few decades. This book should prove to equip the church more fully to minister to vulnerable people within our communities. We must first free ourselves from the often-unseen economic captivity so pervasive in our Western context. Then we will be positioned to minister more effectively from a place of unimagined freedom.”
“As a pastor who wants his church to see how the kingdom of God influences every aspect of our lives, I’m thankful for this book. It helps us think holistically about how our lives can be lived in light of God and his kingdom in such a way to bring him glory. I hope you’ll read it!”
“In this passionate and compelling book, the authors give us a glimpse of what God’s economy could truly look like, if only we took the Bible seriously. Grounded in Scripture and full of inspiring stories, this book encouraged, excited, and deeply challenged me. The good news of Jesus Christ brings whole-life transformation, including economically and financially.”
“Beautifully exegeted. Practicing the King’s Economy reintroduces a wide-ranging, timeless, and distinctive approach to economics that only the body of Christ can display.”
“Jesus tells us that there is a connection between our hearts and our treasure. Even those of us who believe him need a great deal of help understanding and stewarding what God has provided. Deeply rooted in God’s Word and shaped by rich experience in God’s world, Practicing the King’s Economy is a marriage of gracious words and prophetic insight.”
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