Transformation
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Chosen (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2010
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Publisher's Description
God loves us and has a unique blueprint for our life--but it's up to us to find it and live it out. Mingling contemporary stories and biblical anecdotes with practical advice, Silvoso shows how God intervenes in human affairs today to transform people and nations. He also shares five critical paradigms for transformation that are pivotal for change: Discipling Nations, Reclaiming the Marketplace, Looking at Work as Worship, Becoming Salt and Light, and Eliminating Poverty. In these pages, readers will find extraordinary stories about the power of God working through those who discovered their specific purpose. Then they'll be challenged to transform themselves and, by doing so, transform their families, schools, businesses, and nations. Silvoso encourages readers to aim high, knowing that God has entrusted them with great things. "God sees you as a nation transformer," says Silvoso. He has faith in you!
Endorsements (15)
“The genius of this extraordinary book is that, like a wonderful meal, it can be enjoyed by everyone. Ed Silvoso sparks the mind with the “meat” of challenging paradigms yet satisfies the intuition with the “potatoes” of solid examples. He challenges our Scriptural prejudices and adds the Tabasco of godly wisdom, then finishes with a personal “dessert” that brought tears to my eyes and satisfaction to my heart. This banquet will quickly leave a hunger to minister in the marketplace and leave a godly legacy.”
Dr. Francis S. Oda
“Pastor, Jubilee Christian Centre, Calgary, Alberta Author, Power Thoughts series When God was looking for someone to herald the message of transformation to the nations of the world, Ed Silvoso stood up and said, “Here I am, Lord, send me,” and God took him up on it. Ed’s latest book is not only theoretical and biblical but also practical and real. Reading this book will deposit real faith to believe that Jesus Christ uses real people in real life situations to really change the world. Ed’s insightful definition of faith as “the revelation of what is yet to happen” will challenge you to reach for nothing short of the transforming lifestyle God has purposed for all His children to experience.”
“Without question, Ed Silvoso is the most insightful biblical tour guide I know. This book takes the reader on a journey of God’s thoughts that only the Holy Spirit can reveal. It is a must-read!”
“While many have talked and prayed for transformation, there has been a void of practical solutions for how to actually reach cities and nations for God. Ed Silvoso has done us all a favor with this groundbreaking book! If you read Anointed for Business, you need to carefully study this book. It is a how-to manual for transformation.”
“Bishop, Christian International Ministries Network (CIMN) Author, Day of the Saints Although embraced by Christians centuries ago, the truth Ed Silvoso describes—God’s plan for blessing the nations—needs to be reaffirmed as a primary objective by Christ followers. In this book, Ed brings to light insights, both for those in the marketplace and those in the pulpit, of how to see the kingdom of God affect their city, their region, and their nation. Applying these insights will help Christians fulfill their calling the “other 6.5 days a week” and result in wonderful benefits for the struggling world around us.”
“CPA and President of Seeba & Associates Silicon Valley CPA firm Once again Ed takes us deeper into the Word and expands our vision so that we can and must respond to the Word of God. The Five Pivotal Paradigms are the marching orders of every Christian. Understand and apply these paradigms in the marketplace and you will see cities and nations won for Christ. A must-read!”
“PRAISE FOR Transformation Far and wide, God’s people are tuning in to His mandate to disciple nations. A passion is rapidly arising for pursuing aggressive, intentional social transformation. Ed Silvoso is one who has been clearly hearing what the Spirit is saying to the churches, and his brilliant new book, strong on theory and intense on practice, is just what we all need to begin to take giant steps toward God’s ultimate destiny for the world.”
“President and Cofounder, Generals International Dallas, TX Ed Silvoso has once again made the complex understandable by masterfully articulating a framework and guide for deep and lasting transformation in the marketplace. You will be inspired to see that indeed the whole world can experience the fullness of life that Jesus Christ died to give in this first heaven on Earth. You will be convinced that the elimination of systemic poverty is perhaps the most important and overlooked task for ushering in God’s kingdom on Earth. And whether you’re a pastor or politician, farmer or food processor, entrepreneur or lawyer, doctor or social worker, you will be compelled to live differently! Thank you, Ed, for this great gift!”
“President, Rivers International and Ripka Enterprises Author, God Out of the Box The faith at work movement has entered a new phase. We’re now seeing first-hand what can happen when men and women across the world apply their faith at work. Ed Silvoso’s book Transformation is the new handbook on workplace, city and nation transformation. Every practitioner should read this book.”
“President, MarketplaceLeaders and International Coalition of Workplace Ministries Author, The 9 to 5 Window Ed Silvoso has presented the heart of God and the mind of Christ for the twenty-first-century Church. The truths Ed shares from the Bible, along with personal life experiences, will challenge saints to demonstrate the kingdom of God and transform their areas of influence. This book could be the catalyst that begins the fulfillment of Christ’s determined purpose for the kingdoms of this world to become the kingdom of our God and His saints.”
Dr. Bill Hamon
“Founder, The M&M Consulting Group Author, Marketplace, Marriage and Revival: The Spiritual Connection The Lord has given Ed Silvoso five new paradigms—new ways of thinking—that stretch us as believers farther than we have ever been stretched before. We are going beyond revival to the transformation of society; beyond the salvation of people to the salvation of nations. Perhaps the most amazing paradigm shift of all is that Christians will eliminate systemic poverty. Ed Silvoso’s new book, Transformation, will help you to see what you have never seen and do what you have never done.”
“Author, Thank God It’s Monday and The Threshing Floor Editor, The Elk River Story Minneapolis, MN This book is a three-legged stool you can set your life on. It is theologically sound, biblically grounded, and imminently practical. It’s a great book!”
“Senior Pastor, Madison Square Church”
“Ed Silvoso is a twenty-first-century Abraham—having received an (impossible) word, he has the courage to believe it can be done. Ed’s insight into Scripture causes the familiar passages to blaze with color and fills the reader with expectancy of a world where the marketplace flourishes with believers that dare minister. Transformation is not a book; it is a manual for the brave, a masterpiece for the theologian, and a road map for the entrepreneur.”
Dr. Phil Nordin
“of discipling nations. He is an anointed, biblical teacher who has his ear tuned to the voice and heart of God. Buckle up and prepare for take-off . . . this book is sure to shift you into new paradigms of transformation!”
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