Latest Read: The Shaping of Things to Come
November 21, 06 by ed
Though the writing is a bit dry 30 pages into it (Hauerwas and Willimon really spoiled me with their excellent writing in Resident Aliens), there are two points I really like about this book so far:
1. Ministry should empower people to live the Gospel wherever they are. I hope to write more about this soon. Too often we look to pastors as the ministry experts and forget that the rank and file Christian has a very, very important role as a representative of Christ in his/her job, vocation, etc.
2. It’s OK to open a business with ministry in mind. Phew. Let’s say that again please: It’s OK to open a business with ministry in mind. A business that is a self-supporting ministry can be a very effective way to bring the Gospel to new places. It also will hopefully remove some of the restraints that funding creates.
- Date Tuesday, 21 Nov 06 at 9:44 am
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grace Says: 21.11.06 at 1:13 pm
I look forward to reading more of your thoughts about this book. I haven’t yet read it.
nate Says: 21.11.06 at 2:48 pm
I bought this book months ago, it’s finally at the top of my "to read" stack…perhaps over Thanksgiving…
Ed Says: 21.11.06 at 3:23 pm
Don’t read it after Thanksgiving Dinner unless you want to take a nap . . .
Actually it’s not that bad. Some of the examples throughout the book are very refreshing and inspiring.
nate Says: 21.11.06 at 3:47 pm
A nap will probably be welcome…perhaps I’ll plan on it!