The Gospel After Christendom

“This volume brings together some of today’s most creative Christian thinkers to tackle the problem of how to make the case for faith to cynical, secular Westerners who think they’ve already heard it all. The result is both an encouragement and a challenge to twenty-first-century believers.”

Molly Worthen

“Christian witness requires, among other spiritual capacities, a kind of biliteracy. We must be fluent in the truth of the Scriptures and in our cultural contexts. The Gospel After Christendom is an essential primer in this fluency that enables powerful gospel proclamation, and I highly recommend its collected wisdom.”

Jen Pollock Michel

“Apologetics has perennially endeavored to persuade about the Christian hope. The best approach has been Cultural apologetics, meaning recognizing whole persons, their history, and their circumstances. This anthology introduces us in a superb manner to the need for the vindication of the Christian faith in a post-Christendom world. It a must-read for anyone concerned to explain the faith to outsiders and insiders alike in these perplexing times.”

William Edgar

“It’s no secret that Christianity has receded significantly in the West. So what does faithful witness look like in this age? Collin Hansen, Skyler Flowers, and Ivan Mesa convene the brightest Christian minds to offer theologically rich, biblically faithful, and pastorally wise direction to help God’s people discern the times. Neither cynical nor naive, this resource will both encourage and challenge any believer who earnestly desires revival and gospel advance. Every pastor should have this book on his shelf.”

Daniel Darling

“This wonderful book represents so many great things all at once: a practical handbook on evangelism, a treasure trove of both biblical and cultural insight, a powerful apologetic for cultural apologetics itself, and the fruit of the joyous collegiality we’ve found together at the Keller Center. I can’t think of another book I’d rather have close to hand when thinking about engaging western culture with the beautiful message of Jesus Christ.”

Sam Allberry

“Nashville; author, Is God Anti-Gay? and Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? In an increasingly unpredictable world, which throws up phenomena from “culture wars” to “vibe shifts,” Christians need more than ever to understand the deep currents at work in our culture. The Gospel After Christendom explains what cultural apologetics is, the various ways in which it can be pursued, and the kinds of big questions that it can address. Readers will find elucidating, encouraging, and helpful chapters from experts in a variety of areas who are continuing the legacy of Tim Keller in understanding, and speaking the gospel into, our cultural moment.”

Dr. Sarah Irving-Stonebraker

“For many of us, the word apologetics started to leave a bad taste in our mouths, since it too often ref lected Enlightenment assumptions and sensibilities while also generating a tone and attitude that seemed more combative than loving, more arrogant than thoughtful. Our apologetics must be holistic (head, hands, and heart), culturally informed, and gospel saturated. Consequently, I am especially thankful for this volume, which is both substantive and generous in content and tone. There is much here for all of us as we seek to give a reason for the hope that lies within us.”

Kelly M. Kapic

“Just like the weather, culture is changing rapidly, and Christians are quickly discovering how challenging it is to navigate the emerging cultural climate. The Gospel After Christendom is an excellent resource to help them chart a way forward. Drawing from a diverse group of Christian thinkers, it not only frames the key issues but also offers practical wisdom for cultural engagement. I encourage pastors and Christian leaders to pick up a copy and explore how Christianity can thoughtfully and faithfully engage in cultural apologetics.”

Stephen O. Presley

“The label may be relatively new, but from the time Paul first set foot in Athens, if not before, Christians have engaged in cultural apologetics. It is perennially necessary, but especially important for the church’s witness in the West today. This book helpfully covers the what, why, how, and where of cultural apologetics with material that is fresh, insightful, and eminently practical.”

James N. Anderson

“Cultural apologetics is not new; it retrieves a historic, holistic, and hopeful approach to Christian witness. This volume helps us reckon with the cross-pressures of our secular age, its apathy and activism, hubris and despair. These authors show us how to listen more carefully and testify more convincingly to the beauty, goodness, and truth that is found in Christ alone.”

Justin Ariel Bailey

“the way of Jesus Christ.”

Douglas A. Sweeney

“What an outstanding guide to the practice of cultural apologetics! The Gospel After Christendom equips church leaders to live as wise cultural climatologists, adapting their witness to the unchanging glories of Jesus to face the challenges of ever-changing cultural contexts. The authors are well aware of the challenges of our current moment, but they do not give in to pessimism or panic. The result is a resource that is clear and yet kind, uncompromising but still meek, concerned with current challenges and still rich with hope.”

Timothy Paul Jones