Ron Sanders

A Powerful Presence

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Andy Fitzgerald’s ‘appreciative inquiry’ of the ministry of Bethel Church in Redding, California, is a scholarly tour de force that seeks to discern the strengths and weaknesses of one of the most influential churches in Northern California. His ethnographic study of its ministry is personal and academic. He doesn’t stand outside of the ministry of the church and analyze it from a distance, he participates in it, has dinner with the people who have had an experience of the presence of God at Bethel, and lives in the community that sees the work of Bethel every day. He interviews people who are convinced that something unique is happening at Bethel and those who are skeptical. All this taken together provides a valuable resource in understanding the influence of Bethel Church, creating space for experiencing more of God’s supernatural work in the world, and cautions about the possibility of losing the centrality of the gospel of Christ in our search for a supernatural experience of the power of the Spirit.”

The Gospel of John

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Charles Comey’s new book, The Gospel of John, reflects who he is as a person: deeply thoughtful, tenderhearted, and passionately committed to following Christ. “John” is one of my favorite books in the Bible and Charles’ translation and personal reflections help to bring this gospel alive. You will enjoy having it as a resource in your own devotional life.”