How does the future look to us? Well, clearly we realize we now live in a world of screens, from the microcosmic universe of to smartphone . . . to the imposing vigil of the multiplex giants, looming over us in Imax and 3-D--more ""real"" than real--and to all the screens in between, from computers to iPads, to muted, high definition flat-screens pouring out images in homes, restaurants, banks, businesses, schools, doctors' offices, and hospitals, and on and on everywhere we turn. We cannot change this reality, so what these Christians, and so many like them are doing is trying to find ways...

About the Contributor(s):
Chip M. Anderson (MATS, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; BA, Crown College) is a consultant for community- and faith-based nonprofits. He has been a pastor, a professor (Prairie Bible College, AB), and for over sixteen years has been involved in social action. His articles appear in His Dominion, The Evangelical Journal, Trinity Journal, Priscilla Papers, and Africanus Journal. He is the author of a lay-commentary on Philippians, Destroying Our Private Cities, Building Our Spiritual Life.

Description:
Creative Ways to Build Christian Community is exactly what its title says it is: a very personal, practical response to the present and future prospect of isolation, a treasure trove of examples and suggestions about how to accomplish the Great Commission from community builders telling how, over the years and the ministries, they have implemented creative ways to build up churches and organizations to develop more intensive Christian fellowship and, thereby, create community.
--Dr. William David Spencer


Endorsements:
""Creative Ways to Build Christian Community invites the...

This simple, accessible little devotional should be taken like a medicine in daily dosages: repeat as necessary until your spirit is heartened. I was moved in my spirit and heartened in my commitment to act by contemplating these lives and these prayers. I trust you will be, too. Expect to be sobered, nourished, uplifted, and spurred to responsive action. In short, expect to be blessed and edified. --Dr. William David Spencer

""How to Have an Attitude of Gratitude on the Night Shift, with poetry by Teresa Flowers and narration by Jeanne DeFazio, is a precious collection of brilliant...

About the Contributor(s):
Seong Hyun Park (PhD, Harvard University) is the Assistant Dean of Boston Campus and Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He coedits the Africanus Journal, the Africanus Monograph Series, and the Urban Voice Series.

Aída Besançon Spencer (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Professor of New Testament at the Hamilton Campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Among her books are Beyond the Curse: Women Called to Ministry, Pauls Literary Style, 2 Corinthians, and Pastoral Epistles.

William David Spencer (ThD,...

Berkeley Street Theatre chronicles Christian World Liberation Fronts 1969-1975 ministry to the counterculture. Founded by Jack Sparks, CWLF was featured in the June 1971 Time Magazines epic ""Jesus Revolution"" edition. Reverend Billy Graham sponsored the CWLF outreach and referred to CWLF as a highly effective outreach to the counterculture. The book included a foreword by David W. Gill, former CWLF leader, scholar, and author, contributing chapters from BSTs members: Gene Burkett, Charlie Lehman, Susan Dockery Andrews, Father James Bernstein, and Jeanne DeFazio, editor of the book. Part Two...