Tony Jones

A New Kind of Christian

Fiction

“A New Kind of Christian is a landmark in twenty-first-century Christianity. This book has provoked and will continue to provoke conversation, debate, even conversion. McLaren charts a new course for the faith. In short, he is a prophet, and this is a prophetic text.”

A Table for All

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“The more books we have that testify to the full inclusion of GLBT persons in the church, the better. And the better books we have, the better. If they're written by thoughtful, reflective pastors, all the better. Chris Neufeld-Erdman has joined the rising chorus of church leaders calling for marriage equality and full inclusion. This is a highly readable, small group friendly book, and I heartily recommend it.”

An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches

Theology

“Ray Anderson has significantly influenced many emerging leaders over the years with his adventurous and innovative theological teaching. With An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches, he makes his important work available to many more people. This is a powerful and insightful book that will, I have no doubt, stand the test of time. It will be a go-to book for emerging leaders for years to come.”

Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker

Church Leadership & Ministry

“In Andrew Root's first book, he made an intriguing connection between Dietrich Bonhoeffer and youth ministry, and that left a lot of us wanting more. Now Root has given us a great gift by mining that connection deeply and thoroughly. And the result is wonderfully rewarding. This book is a compelling addition to the literature on both youth ministry and Bonhoeffer, and it will be read widely.”

Coffee with Jesus

Arts & Literature

“It's a comic strip, so it's funny, right? Yes, of course. But it's also poignant, and pointed. And rife with good theology. So read it for a laugh, but be prepared to be challenged as well. Jesus probably has something to say to you too.”

Divine Nobodies

Christian Living

“Jim Palmer has written a winsome, thought-provoking, and highly readable narrative—it’s about being Christian and about being who God has created you to be. Jim obviously knows who he is, and he’s a keen observer of humanity, which is why this book hits home. I’m happy to self-identify as a ‘divine nobody.”

Emerging Prophet

Philosophy

“As emergent Christianity has gained more traction in the church, serious scholars have been paying attention and adding to the conversation. Rarely has a book been published in this vein about which I am as excited as I am about Emerging Prophet. To put the emerging church movement into conversation with Kierkegaard is, I think, a stroke of genius--it's a match made in heaven.”

Experiential Storytelling

Preaching & Worship

“For more than four millennia, God’s people have been sitting around campfires, in synagogues, and in churches, telling the story of God and God’s people. Mark Miller is onto something here: combining that great tradition of telling God’s story with new ways of bringing people into that experience. Read this book and know that centuries from now hundreds and thousands of believers will have come to face to face with God through experiential storytelling.”

How Odd of God

Preaching & Worship

“Most preachers don’t read Karl Barth once they’ve finished seminary. Proof of Will Willimon’s oddness can be found in that he’s still reading Barth, even all these years later. For this we should be thankful, for Willimon’s close and faithful reading of Barth’s doctrine of election from his perch at the end of a career gives perspective that we often lack in today’s church culture—those who preach are elected to preach. Elected by God. So hold your head high, Willimon says, and preach the truth.”

Into the Dark

Christian Living

“Many books on the intersection of Christian theology and popular culture cut to the chase of cultural engagement without taking the time to develop the plotline of theological method. Thankfully, Craig Detweiler takes the time to explicate his method before engaging some of the most compelling films of our day. I’ve had the pleasure of sitting in a movie theater with Craig and of talking about the film over a cup of coffee afterward. Now you have that chance, too, with Into the Dark. I can think of no better companion than Craig to help us reflect on the most important storytelling medium of our time.”

Losing God

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“Profound, disturbing and hopeful. Matt Rogers has something to say, and he says it in a way no one has.”

Opening to God

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“In Opening to God, David Benner has gifted us with a thoughtful and comprehensive guide to Christian prayer. The intimacy with which Benner writes about prayer betrays a deep and abiding knowledge of the subject, thus this book is destined to be valued by individuals and groups alike in their quest for more intimacy with God.”

Paul

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Stephen Binz’s new series allows us to put down the commentaries and word studies and let the beautiful poignancy of the text seep into our souls, all with the aid of the Holy Spirit. I heartily recommend it.”

Picturing the Gospel

Evangelism & Missions

“The gospel is never less; it's always more. By expanding the metaphors and rationalities with which we understand and explain the gospel, Neil Livingstone does the church (and the world) a great service. Without disparaging propositional truth, he adds a layer of aesthetic truth, and in so doing, exhibits the beauty of the good news.”

Present Perfect

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“Greg Boyd has already proven himself to be a voice of conscience in the evangelical church. Now, with Present Perfect, he will become a voice of sound spiritual wisdom. By (re)introducing the idea of constant awareness of God, Boyd challenges each of us to develop a Christ-consciousness. This book should be on the shelf of anyone who wants to have a deeper prayer life.”

Red Letter Christians

Christian Living

“Evangelical Christianity has always been an essentially activist faith, and it loses its way when it forgets this activist edge. In Red Letter Christians, Tony Campolo challenges all of us to recover the active nature of our faith and to let it infiltrate all aspects of our lives. He continues to have a prophetic voice.”

Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry

Children & Youth

“In Andrew Root's debut, he has produced a book that every youth worker (and every sponsor, volunteer, parent and pastor) should read. With incisive thinking and articulate writing, Root argues that relationships are not a means to a goal--they are the goal. He treats history fairly, develops a compelling Christology and shows how Christ is present within human relationships. Without hyperbole, I predict this book will change the face of Christian youth ministry.”

The Cross of Christ

Theology

“For those who want an evenhanded and robust defense of the penal substitutionary theory of the atonement, John Stott's The Cross of Christ is the benchmark. With a deft hand, Stott has given us a classic articulation of this influential, evangelical doctrine that is both vigorous and readable. Books like this stand the test of time.”

The Emerging Church

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Dan Kimball has the ability to form a balanced critique of the modern evangelical church that is both gentle and forceful. This book will open a lot of eyes, and the church will be better as a result.”

The Logic of Incarnation

Philosophy

“It is as testament to James K. A. Smith's career that, even at a relatively young age (academically speaking), his work merits an interaction as robust as this book. The Logic of Incarnation will not only introduce many to Smith's important writings, but it will also spur on conversation about these very significant ideas where, indeed, theology, philosophy, and church meet.”