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| Title: | How many lightbulbs does it take to change a Christian |
| Author: | Claire Foster David Shreeve |
| ISBN: | 9780715141274 |
| Publisher: | Church House Publishing |
| Year of Publication: | 2007 |
| Cover: | Paperback |
| Pages: | 64 |
| Keywords: | Green living, Eco Friendly |
| Brief Summary: | A book of practical examples of what we all can do to lighten our load on the planet. |
| Additional Reading: | Try some of our other eco-friendly titles |
| Price: | £4.99 |
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Book review (glide below)
Each of the 8 chapters deals with a green issue e.g. Energy, water, transport, biodiversity and waste. What makes this little book so special, though, is that each chapter is divided into three parts: you; you & your church and you & your community. The end chapter is entitled Sabbath and has ideas for resting and relaxing in sustainable ways. Very small but containing a large amount of practical ideas and thought-provoking material, including undertaking an eco audit for your church.
| Title: | A New Kind of Christian |
| Author: | Brian McLean |
| ISBN: | 0780787955991 |
| Publisher: | Jossey Bass |
| Year of Publication: | 2001 |
| Cover: | Hardback |
| Pages: | 195 |
| Keywords: | Christianity Postmodern |
| Brief Summary: | A modern day parable looking at what it means to be Christian in the 21st Century. |
| Additional Reading: | The Story We Find Ourselves In: Further Adventures of a New Kind Of Christian |
| Price: | £12.50 |
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Book review (glide below)
For all those who are burned out on church or want to be spitiual without being religious. Through the fictional converstions of two friends Brian McLaren explores what it means to be Christian in the 21st Century - wherepersonal, daily interaction with God is more important than institutional church structures. Issues raised include faith, doubt, reason, mission and spirituality. Remeber our modern way of thinks is actually hundreds of years old. So be prepared to question your ways of thinking about your faith and be strengthened by it.
| Title: | The Story We Find Ourselves In: Further Adventures of a New Kind Of Christian |
| Author: | Brian McLean |
| ISBN: | 9780787963873 |
| Publisher: | Jossey Bass |
| Year of Publication: | 2003 |
| Cover: | Hardback |
| Pages: | 198 |
| Keywords: | Christianity Postmodern |
| Brief Summary: | A modern day parable that takes a refreshing look at the Bible in the 21st Century. The Second in the New Kind of Chrsitian Trilogy. |
| Additional Reading: | A New Kind of Christian |
| Price: | £13.99 |
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Book review (glide below)
In the sequel to A New Kind of Christian, McLaren continues to use his characters Dan and Neo to tackle such issues as evolution and evangelism to death and the meaning of life. If you are searching for a deeper life with God, this book certainly stretched my understanding. We are blessed to be a blessing to others and rather than being pushed from the start of time, we are being called into the future with God.
This book stands alone from A New Kind of Christian as is perhaps an easier read as it journeys through the Bible.
| Title: | The Last Word and the Word After That: A Tale of Faith, Doubt and a New Kind of Christianity |
| Author: | Brian McLean |
| ISBN: | 9780787975920 |
| Publisher: | Jossey-Bass |
| Year of Publication: | 2005 |
| Cover: | Hardback |
| Pages: | 217 |
| Keywords: | Christianity Postmodern |
| Brief Summary: | A modern day parable looking at hell and God's Grace. The concluding part of the New Kind of Christian Trilogy. |
| Additional Reading: | A New Kind of Christian and The Story We Find Ourselves In: Further Adventures of a New Kind Of Christian |
| Price: | £13.99 |
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Book review (glide below)
The concluding part of the New Kind of Christian Trilogy. This time the fictional pastor Dan faces issues of hell and judgement and what they mean for uor relationship with God. Through it God's grace shines out. Forgiveness allows us to go forward and develop new ways of being church. Time magazine wrote "If the emerging church movement can survive in the politicized world of conservative Christianity, McLaren could find a way for young Evangelicals and more liberal Christians to march into the future together despite their theological differences".
As a set of three, these books have revitalised my ways of thinking about church and are highly recommended.
| Title: | The Purpose Driven Life |
| Author: | Rick Warren |
| ISBN: | 9780310210740 |
| Publisher: | Zondervan |
| Year of Publication: | 2002 |
| Cover: | Paperback |
| Pages: | 334 |
| Keywords: | God Life Help |
| Brief Summary: | A 40 day spiritual journey which will enable you to focus your energy better, simplify decision making and give meaning to your life. |
| Additional Reading: | A Passionate Life, S.H.A.P.E. by Erik Rees |
| Price: | £7.99 |
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Book review (glide below)
We studied this book as a church congregation and a large number of people were enriched by it. It is suitable for new Christians and those who have been Christians a while as it focuses the mind on what is truly important. The 6 sections in the book are comprised of an introduction - What on earth am I here for? and 5 subsequent sections, called ‘purposes’. Each purpose is split into 7 sections hence they each take a week to complete. Additionally, the book has appendices with study questions, bible references and suggested additional resources that could be used.