John P. Bowen

A Missiology of the Road

Evangelism & Missions

“All of us who have been influenced by David Bosch will find this book compelling reading. Kevin Livingston draws on his encyclopedic knowledge of Bosch and his work to take us deep into those influences--personal, spiritual, professional, theological, and political--that shaped him into the person who wrote Transforming Mission. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper, more textured understanding of Bosch.”

Cultivating an Evangelistic Character

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Chris Schoon here brings together his pastor’s heart and his scholar’s head to create a unique contribution to the missional conversation. He shows the organic theological connections between mission, worship, discipleship, and evangelism. What does it mean for worship to be missional in character? And how does mission-oriented worship help shape disciples who care about evangelism? I for one find myself convinced that such a blend is much needed, life-giving—and possible.”

I Too Once Thought . . .

Arts & Literature

“I am delighted to see Brett Dewing’s significant poetic gifts put to use in a different genre! I Too Once Thought . . . is by turns incisive literary criticism, startling theological analysis of a supposedly ‘secular’ artist, and a disturbing challenge for Christians to listen sympathetically to the depths of insight, pain, and spirituality often present in what we might be tempted to dismiss as ‘popular’ music. You will never listen to Alanis Morissette the same way again.”

Singing into Splintered Spaces

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“If you care about mission that is rooted in real places and undertaken by real people, this book is for you. Most of the authors live, work, and pray in Hamilton, Ontario, a postindustrial city where for some years churches have done significant work together to embody the reality of God’s kingdom. What they say about the spiritual disciplines needed to undergird the work of mission arises from hard-won experience. We need to hear this book’s message as we discern God’s mission in our own communities.”