Jeren Rowell

Mothering, God, and the Mothering God

Women

“Dr. Thomas’s reflections include research-based analysis of social constructs around motherhood in the modern era. This enables her to critique contemporary models of motherhood as often expressed across ‘evangelical’ Christianity, not simply from an experiential framework, but from a biblical and theological framework. Her critique is rooted in strong textual exegesis that leads to improved readings of Old Testament narratives and New Testament descriptions of how gender is expressed in the body of Christ. Her concluding Practical Considerations make clear that this theological work is for the purpose of strengthening the witness of the church to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

The Death and Resurrection of the Church

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Dr. Rusty Brian’s latest book, The Death and Resurrection of the Church, is a timely word for the church in North America, particularly its pastors and leaders. Dr. Brian is giving us helpful language and structure to discern our present moment and to see more clearly how to respond. This is a compelling, critical analysis of the North American church. As Rusty asserts in the book, ‘the church needs to be constantly re-awoken from its dogmatic slumber.’ This is a fearless diagnostic of our decline. However, Dr. Brian goes beyond naming what is wrong; he offers a robust theological and pastoral articulation of hope-filled confidence in the power of the gospel. It is as powerful and hopeful as resurrection!”