Philip Taylor

RetroChristianity

Theology

“Too often, churches abandon all aspects of tradition in favor of a stripped-down, watered-down worship experience that eventually leaves us let down and wishing for something . . . anything . . . that connects us to a story bigger than ourselves and our little slice of history. In RetroChristianity, Michael Svigel has argued well for redeeming and rediscovering a historical and substantive Christianity that can and will stand the test of time, while being nimble enough to incarnate Christ to the culture around us. This book is a well-researched and well written call to engage with historical Christianity both personally and corporately.”

The Art of Leading Change

Church Leadership & Ministry

“I once saw a little comic in a magazine. The top read, 'Church plant week 2.' In the picture of people sitting in church, one man is leaning sideways to say to his wife, 'That's not how they did it last week.' The point is, change resistance happens in every organization regardless of how old or young it is. So, stewarding change is a part of every leader's job description. Mike totally gets this, and he's been leading churches and organizations through seasons of change for several decades. This book brings together what he's learned in all his experience, and it does so with his trademark 'boots on the ground' wisdom. The value here is the life and ministry experience found scattered throughout the pages of this book. It is money and time well spent.”