Josh Yates

Agents of Flourishing

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Wanting to seek the shalom of your community is one thing; knowing how to actually go about it is quite another. Amy Sherman's Agents of Flourishing offers one of the best operating manuals for the church that I know of. It is at once accessible, scripturally wise, ecumenical, and most importantly chock-full of case studies of actual congregations seeking to answer the call to shalom in real-world contexts. Ever since I developed the Human Ecology Framework as a way to operationalize shalom in practice, I've been hoping someone would translate it for the ministry of local churches. Amy has given us a great gift in doing just that—and she does it as one of the most sure-handed guides to the role of the church in community out there today.”

Jesus on Main Street

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Timely, well-researched, and eminently practical, David Kresta’s Jesus on Mainstreet offers churches a field manual for reimagining what local mission can be and do. Heed Kresta’s advice and discover how you and your congregation can answer the call to be agents of a just, durable, and prosperous thriving in your community. Drawing from the field of community economic development, these pages are full of paradigm-shifting insights for how Christians can love their neighbors by improving their lives and their livelihoods.”