Sandra María Van Opstal
Biography
Sandra María Van Opstal wrote The Next Worship, Forty Days on Being an Eight, and The Next Worship Bible Study.
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Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Las reflexiones de Kristel Acevedo sobre el desierto resuenan profundamente en cualquiera que haya atravesado temporadas de confusión, aislamiento o pérdida. Con compasión y visión bíblica, nos invita a ver el desierto no como años desperdiciados sino como un lugar de preparación, crecimiento, y la presencia inquebrantable de Dios.”
Christian Living
“The combination of surgical scholarship and poetic storytelling makes this book a treasure and a healing balm for those of us trying to imagine a way forward in our faith.”
Christian Living
“La combinación de erudición quirúrgica y narración poética hace de este libro un tesoro y un bálsamo sanador para aquellos de nosotros que intentamos imaginar un camino a seguir en nuestra fe”.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“Jonathan Walton embodies a lived gospel of hope and justice, guiding generations of students. If you are looking for a vital, restorative rhythm for sustainable justice rooted in spiritual renewal and deep engagement, this is your guide!”
Christian Living
“Pricelis’s love for the church is matched by her passion for truth. In this crisis moment of the church, many will find their own story in this book. Many of us will resonate with this longing to belong to something real and meaningful that points to the beauty and justice of God. This invitation to restoration through truth is one we all need.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Ignoring our diversity is not faithful to the Scriptures, the reality that we live in, or the future of the church. Sarah's experience as a minister of the gospel as well as her voice as a woman of color bring a unique perspective that is both deeply theological and richly experiential. What a gift it is to have a resource on crosscultural fluency that is crafted for the whole church.”
Theology
“González’s weaving together of biblical stories, immigrant realities, and her own experiences in community brings clarity to how white supremacy and American exceptionalism play a role in our desire to be heroes of good immigrants. This book needs to be in the hands not only of those who are seeking to love immigrants but also of immigrant advocates.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Donna has experience in sustainable life-giving transformational ministry. Her book has given us the gift of those practices that continue to fuel this work of shalom and justice. Her wisdom is seen in how she invites us to change the world through rebirth, good news, and love while paying attention to the reality of suffering. Donna envisioned and created the devotional that I wish I was given in my toughest days of pastoral and community work.”
History & Biography
“As a historian, lawyer, and pastor, Dr. Chao Romero integrates disciplines to clearly argue that the Brown Church has played and will continue to play a critical role in Christianity. The Latina/o community has not only survived church- and state-sanctioned oppression and injustice, we are thriving in the midst of it. Latina/o churches' integrated understanding of the gospel is demonstrated in the way that our Spirit-filled worship is not separated from our Spirit-empowered pursuit of justice. Brown Church is a book not only for Latinas/os; it is a book for all Christians to grasp the power and depth of what the Brown Church offers Christians who seek to understand the whole gospel.”
Christianity and Critical Race Theory
World Religions
“Romero and Liou combine their expertise and scholarship with decades of pastoral insight to help us as readers understand the intersection of biblical ideas and the tools offered by critical race theory. This deeply nuanced Christian reflection is desperately needed for the divisive time in which we find ourselves.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Theology of place is one of the most critical foundations of community transformation. Pastor Jonathan Brooks outlines a biblical and practical approach to understanding the importance of location in the life of a church and Christian communities. The stories told, mistakes made, and victories won in this book are authentic and relevant. I have longed for a book with this level of integrity and wisdom on the topic of the church intentionally living in and with a community. No fronting or faking here. These examples and principles of solidarity and mutuality have transformed Pastor Jonathan's community; may they do the same for all who read and apply it.”
Creating Cultures of Belonging
Work, Money & Leadership
“The collective wisdom and practical guidance that these experienced women bring will be a gift to your organizations. As a Latina pastor, activist, neighbor, and mother, I wish there were more institutions that were intentional about keeping talent.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Steve Tamayo has been facilitating a journey in Scripture to investigate what the Bible has to say about ethnicity for over a decade. His passion for God's Word and his practical experience helping others in their identity journeys make this Bible study a critical guide in the life of an individual or small group. Steve has created a resource that will equip communities to reflect on God's design for our embodied identities and to come together in unity across diversity.”
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“Leaders are shaped by various intersections of trauma that are rarely spoken of together in one place. The insight Nicholas Rowe and Sheila Wise Rowe offer given their expertise and experiences is a gift to leaders who want to stay healthy while leading in hard places. This book helps us name what we encounter as leaders and accompanies us in our path toward healing.”
Women
“In this exceptional, creative reflection on the Scriptures, Hermanas gives us as readers a more intimate and accurate look at these women in Scripture. Our theology is shaped by our social and cultural location which makes it a gift to have these exceptional teachers bring solid biblical exegesis with a nuanced cultural hermeneutic. They invite us to journey with these sisters in Scripture as they understood their identity and utilized their influence to make an impact. It is a gift to anyone teaching and preaching from the Scriptures to have this in their theological library.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Drew Jackson calls us to a faith that refuses complacency, showing how the arc of Scripture bends toward justice and peace. Let Peace Reign is a prophetic guide to rebuilding a just world where all can flourish, embodying Jesus' radical love to transform our communities and lives.”
Christian Living
“Integrating biblical narratives, personal story, and a variety of individuals' experiences, Chandra address the complexity of multiracial identity with nuance and insight. This book is everything I needed for the 'mixed' students, neighbors, and family members in my life. Most importantly I found a framework I need to parent my own biracial sons.”
Women
“Women are at the heart of every movement; therefore we should take seriously the role we can play today in our families, communities, and churches. This much-needed book can be a tool to champion women in all their giftedness. Jo Saxton has established herself as a leader in a variety of contexts, and she has dedicated herself to empowering women in their leadership journeys. She is the ideal person to teach us how to lean into the influence we each have.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“David brings a fresh lens not just in how to view the state of race in the church but how to address it. He integrates the practices of any congregation, including children, with God's call toward unity across race and toward addressing the systems of racial oppression in both the church and in the world. His emphasis on our communal discipleship is a great addition to the resources available to the white church to understand their history and role in reconciliation and justice.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Sustainable embodied ministry requires practice and presence. Humphreys provides theological depth, pastoral wisdom, and practical tools that are deeply needed for communities seeking to be the church and not simply inhabiting a church building. This generation of church leaders needs to honestly ask if they are ready to reimagine how to live into a public and prophetic witness under the overwhelming realities of racial injustice, gentrification, and apathy toward the church. This story is one of honesty and hope.”
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