Larry Eskridge

Spirits Eat Ripe Papaya

Fiction

“Bill Svelmoe's novel Spirits Eat Fresh Papaya is a funny, bittersweet, perceptive, and-yes-tender glimpse into the world of the all-too human 'saints' who inhabit the far-flung outposts of the American evangelical subculture's foreign missions corps.”

The Juvenilization of American Christianity

History & Biography

“One of the key themes within the American church since the 1930s — and particularly since the 1960s — has been the change in how congregations approach youth ministry and youth culture. The Juvenilization of Christianity by Thomas Bergler explores the wide-ranging ramifications of this revolution across the denominational spectrum, examining not only its impact upon young people but also the larger implications — positive and negative — for the entire church. Anyone really trying to understand the dynamics of American Christianity must read this book.”

Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard

Preaching & Worship

“Boosters and critics alike know that the Vineyard churches somehow played a crucial role in the rise of contemporary praise music and worship styles, but this remarkable book—with its groundbreaking historical research and thoughtful insider accounts—brings deep insights into the 'hows,' 'whys,' and 'whats' behind that development. Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard is essential background for anyone wanting to understand how worship has changed in North American churches during the last half century.”