John R. Franke
Biography
John R. Franke wrote Missional Theology and The Character of Theology, and co-wrote Beyond Foundationalism with Stanley J. Grenz.
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Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“This splendid commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians not only contributes to our understanding of these letters but also serves as a benchmark example of the practice of missional hermeneutics.”
An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches
Theology
“Through his examination of the emerging church at Antioch in the first century, Ray Anderson has provided a great deal of theological wisdom and insight for proponents of the emerging church at the beginning of the third millennium. This is an important contribution to the ongoing conversation concerning the place and shape of theology in the emerging church that deserves a wide readership, particularly among those who identify themselves with the movement.”
An Explorer's Guide to Karl Barth
Theology
“One of the biggest challenges to studying the work of Karl Barth with genuine comprehension is simply getting started and moving in the right direction. In this volume, David Guretzki provides an ideal place for readers to begin, based on years of introducing his students to Barth's writings and theological ideas. A most welcome resource for those embarking on the journey of reading Barth as well as those seeking to teach them.”
Theology
“The nature of apostolicity has been a vexing question in ecumenical discourse with significant consequences for our understanding of the church and its unity. In this volume John Flett challenges many of the common assumptions of this conversation in order to construct a more fully christological notion of apostolicity that resists colonizing conceptions of mission and embraces the diversity and plurality of Christian witness in the world without sacrificing the unity of the church. This is a significant contribution to ecumenical and missiological literature that is sure to provoke much conversation.”
Church Planting in the Secular West
Evangelism & Missions
“This is one of the most engaging, stimulating, and well-researched books on church planting to have been published in recent years. . . . I look forward with great anticipation to seeing the impact it will have on the practices of church planting in North America as well as in Western Europe among those who are committed to the Christian renewal and re-evangelization of the West.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“If the missional turn is going to reshape Christian faith and practice, it must take root in the life of the church. In this volume, Kurt Fredrickson draws on decades of experience as a pastor, chaplain, and teacher to provide a holistic pastoral theology that can lead local communities into more faithful participation in the mission of God. This is a significant contribution in the ongoing work of transforming pastoral leadership and the church.”
Theology
“Talk of the relationship between spirituality and aesthetics has become so commonplace in our culture that it has become both cacophonous and banal at the same time. In the midst of this situation Guthrie has produced a theology of the Spirit and the arts that brings welcome clarity to the conversation while retaining an appropriate sense of mystery and openness. Creator Spirit is a compelling example of the sort of generous orthodoxy that is in keeping with the best intuitions of the Christian tradition.”
Philosophy
“In this compelling and well-written volume, Roberts brings the postmodern commitments of the emerging church into fruitful conversation with Kierkegaard. In so doing he makes a powerful case that emergence Christianity is generally consistent with Kierkegaard's vision of a Christian alternative to Christendom. This is one of the best books yet on the potential significance of the emerging church movement for the future of Christianity in the West.”
Evangelical, Catholic, and Reformed
Theology
“In this collection of rich, lucid, penetrating essays George Hunsinger displays not only his deep knowledge of Barth’s thought but also his own dogmatic and constructive insights regarding some of the central themes of Christian doctrine and ecumenical dialogue. The gathering of these essays into a single volume serves to introduce them to a wider readership and allows them to speak more forcefully as a whole.”
Theology
“The intimate connection between Christian mission and theology has been receiving fresh attention with a growing awareness that the two are inextricably bound together. In this volume, Pachuau makes an important contribution to this developing conversation and its ongoing significance for the church in its local and global expressions. Anyone interested in the relationship between theology and mission will benefit from the clear and concise wisdom offered in this valuable work.”
Theology
“In this welcome volume, Andy Johnson provides a careful exegetical and theological examination of holiness in the biblical witness that demonstrates its inseparable relationship to participation in the mission of God. It also provides a compelling example of the shape and practice of a missional reading of Scripture. An important addition to the literature on missional theology and hermeneutics.”
How Change Comes to Your Church
Church Leadership & Ministry
“While many of those who participate in North American churches agree that change is a necessary component of a vital and viable future, they are also perplexed with respect to identifying and bringing about the changes that are needed. In this very readable volume, two highly respected and seasoned leaders distill their years of wisdom in helping churches fruitfully navigate the challenges of change. An ideal volume for congregations seeking practical help in the quest for a more faithful and vibrant witness.”
How I Changed My Mind About Evolution
Science & Faith
“The conflict between Christian faith and science is long-standing and significant, and no issue has been more central to this perceived tension than evolution. In this welcome collection of essays, leading Christian thinkers explain their reasons for affirming evolution while remaining committed to their faith. It is to be hoped that this volume will find a wide readership, especially among those who struggle to relate their faith to the consensual canons of science.”
How Postmodernism Serves (My) Faith
Philosophy
“Crystal Downing has provided a wonderful resource for those who are wrestling with the challenges of relating their Christian commitments to postmodernity. In a personal and winsome style, she invites readers to consider the ways in which her own critical and constructive engagement with postmodern thought has served to strengthen and deepen her faith. In so doing she has marked out a clear path for others to follow and produced one of the most enjoyable and helpful books currently available on postmodernism and its implications for Christian faith.”
Inerrancy and the Spiritual Formation of Younger Evangelicals
Theology
“Carlos Bovell has written a thoughtful book on the challenges, both intellectual and spiritual, faced by a new generation of evangelicals as they engage the question of inerrancy. While one possibility would be to simply abandon this doctrine, another course of action is preferable: to subject this important idea to critical scrutiny with the intention of reconstructing it for the contemporary setting. I believe that this is an imperative task and that Bovell's work deserves careful attention from those of us who continue to affirm this doctrine. We ignore these questions at our peril.”
History & Biography
“Galli’s appreciative but critical posture makes this an ideal starting place for evangelicals (and others) who want to better understand Barth and his ongoing significance for Christian witness in the twenty-first century.”
Karl Barth and the Future of Evangelical Theology
Theology
“In this outstanding collection of essays, the contours of a more hopeful and thoroughly theological approach to the evangelical tradition come clearly into view. This vision provides yet another demonstration of the rehabilitation of Karl Barth among evangelicals and the vibrancy of his thought for the future of evangelical theology and witness.”
Women
“Christine Pohl and Nicola Hoggard Creegan have drawn back the curtain on the unique struggles and complex challenges faced by evangelical women in the academy. In so doing they have raised some of the most pressing questions for the future of evangelical theology and education as it relates to the church and contemporary culture. Thoroughly researched and engagingly written, this is one of the most significant books of the year and should be read carefully by all who are concerned with the future of evangelical life, thought and witness.”
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