Mark A. Maddix

Called into Communion

Theology

“Called into Communion provides pastors, educators, and laity in the Wesleyan-holiness tradition with a refreshing understanding of holiness theology rooted in the communal love of the triune God. This view gives emphasis to the communal aspects of worship and the church's redemptive work in the world.”

Ecologies of Faith in a Digital Age

Discipleship & Christian Education

“Can spiritual formation take place through disembodied online education? Ecologies of Faith answers this question by developing a biblically informed approach to interconnectivity of human relationships that foster spiritual formation. Building on research in the social sciences, the authors illustrate that digital communities can provide an ecology of spiritual connection and growth. This book is a must-read for educators and administrators who are concerned about Christian formation in a digital age.”

Faith, Life, and Learning Online

Discipleship & Christian Education

“In light of the changing landscape of online Christian higher education and the need to ensure that Christian formation is taking place, the authors provide a holistic approach that encompasses the broader ecosystem of vocation and calling. The authors provide students with a pathway for Christian formation and engagement in the world, while welcoming diverse religious students to engage in faith seeking understanding.”

Forty Days and Forty Nights

Christian Living

“As someone who recently experienced deep pain and hardship—and had to learn how to embrace a new journey—I find Forty Days and Forty Nights is a comforting reminder that God is present with us, forming us, leading us, and helping us to embrace the new journey. As you read about biblical characters who faced trials and hardships, hopefully these examples will remind you that God is with you to help you embrace this new journey.”

Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered

Christian Living

“Christian spiritual formation is often reduced to personal practices and individual faith without an awareness of its communal nature. Wilhoit provides a corrective by developing an ecclesiology that situates spiritual formation in faith communities and the broader social context. In a communal view of spiritual formation, Christians are not formed for themselves but for the sake of others, and are to engage in God’s redemptive work in the world. I highly recommend Wilhoit’s thesis of placing the church as the curriculum for spiritual formation because of its transformative power!”