Robin Harris

Authenticity in Fusion Music

Arts & Literature

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Hope for the Afflicted

Evangelism & Missions

“Based on an insightful ethnography of Fur asylum seekers and refugees from Sudan currently located in Jordan, Hope for the Afflicted exemplifies a fascinating intersection of clear definitions, careful methodology, and perceptive recommendations for a contextualized approach to ministry that significantly contributes to the field of missiology. I will be recommending this book to my students and colleagues in missiology!”

Liturgical Mission

Preaching & Worship

“I applaud Winfield Bevins's urgent and timely call to connect historic liturgies to the mission of God. Exploring liturgy (the work of the people) and mission (for the life of the world), this thoughtful volume discusses missional concerns such as hospitality, creation care, justice, unity, and reconciliation in our liturgies. As an ethnodoxologist concerned with worship and cultural expressions, I have watched with interest the growth of liturgical renewal in America and around the world. This remarkable book argues that with God's mission in mind, liturgical traditions can be contextualized, creating a fiesta of worship for our increasingly diverse communities.”

Music and Liturgy, Identity and Formation

Preaching & Worship

“Whittaker’s ethnodoxological research provides a delightful case study of fruitful worship inculturation in a Turkish Christian context. With profound implications beyond Muslim majority contexts, this volume explores how believers at All Saints Moda embrace and create a fully local and yet authentically Christian expression of their faith, not only in their music but through other liturgical elements such as space, gestures, contextual theology, and oral teaching styles that emphasize stories, illustrations, and cultural metaphors.”

New and Old Horizons in the Orality Movement

Evangelism & Missions

“New and Old Horizons in the Orality Movement is a remarkable gift to cross-cultural workers and educators at a crucial time in missiological history. Steffen and Armstrong have pulled together a riveting compendium of the latest research and praxis for oral strategies. I was gripped by this book from beginning to end. . . . I highly recommend this book—it’s a must-read for expanding your horizons in mission.”

Serving God Under Siege

History & Biography

“I can’t remember the last time I read a book in one sitting—until now. Serving God Under Siege gripped me from the first chapter to the end. In this powerful and honest account, Valentin Syniy offers a deeply personal account of the first months of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Through his eyes, we witness the heartache, dilemmas, ministry challenges, and life lessons forged in the crucible of suffering engulfing his nation. Every Christian should read this book—not only to see beyond the headlines, but to understand how to stand faithfully with our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.”

The Arts as Witness in Multifaith Contexts

Evangelism & Missions

“Professors King and Dyrness have gathered a bouquet of perspectives on the arts and multifaith contexts from specialists in theology, missiology, ethnomusicology, ethnodoxology, arts education, artistic creation, performance, and more. This volume highlights the powerful ways that engagement with the arts can help us better understand and engage with the complex belief systems of our globalized world. Be prepared to have your vision expanded and your perspective challenged!”

The Broken Leaf

Arts & Literature

“What a delightful read! Roger Lowther takes us on a journey into the beauty-drenched values of Japanese culture, revealing enigmatic, gospel-infused portraits of truth in everything from a humble tea leaf to gold-veined kintsugi pottery. This book creates a deep appreciation for how brokenness can reveal beauty and lead to heartfelt worship. It is the perfect collection of devotional reflections expressing the core idea of ethnodoxology—that Christ-followers in every culture can come to know and worship God through their own artistic expressions.”

The Next Worship

Preaching & Worship

“While acknowledging that inclusive worship will look different in each congregational context, The Next Worship shows how we can move toward gathered worship that 'points to the future celebration of God's people from every tribe, tongue, people and language.' Besides being full of stories acknowledging the challenges of multiethnic worship, this immensely practical volume also provides hope and how-to advice for preparing (sometimes reluctant) congregations to worship in ways thatconnect them with the global church in their community and abroad. In a refreshingly broad approach, Sandra Van Opstal goes beyond discussions of music styles to explore what multiethnic worship might look like in Scripture reading, prayers, other arts, the Lord's Supper, the teaching of the Word and more. Furthermore, her own rich experience in mentoring worship leaders has given her keen insight regarding collaborative service planning and the development of diverse worship leadership. The summaries of key concepts at the end of each chapter along with probing questions for reflection and discussion make this a vital resource for pastors, worship leaders, worship planning committees and training programs.”