Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #177783 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-24
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Synopsis
After a century or more of convincing ourselves that intelligent people should be 'secular', it is now trendy to be 'spiritual'. Why the sudden change? And what do we mean by being 'spiritual'? John Drane presents a whirlwind tour of the phenomenon of cultural change as it is being experienced in the West, identifying the challenges and opportunities this presents to the Christian church. He examines the question of whether human beings are intrinsically programmed to be 'spiritual', offers theological reflection on the 'New Age' phenomenon, and focuses on how the Christian community can connect with spiritual seekers in today's world. The search for meaningful community is central to the contemporary concern with spirituality. Why are people not drawn towards the communities found in Christian churches? Is there more the Christian churches can do to reach out to spiritual seekers? John Drane explores what an effective church might need to look like for the post-modern culture of the twenty-first century.

Customer Reviews

This book should be compulsory reading for all Christian ministers
This book is based on a series of lectures given by John Drane under the auspices of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity.
The author has a wide knowledge of "New Spiritualities" or what is sometimes referred to as "New Age". From that experience he puts forward principles for churches as they engage with those "spiritualities". It's well thought out and provides a compass for finding a way forward for the church.
The book should be a "must read" for anyone in Church leadership.