Product Description

A Leadership Network Publication

A New Kind of Christian′s conversation between a pastor and his daughter′s high school science teacher reveals that wisdom for life′s most pressing spiritual questions can come from the most unlikely sources. This stirring fable captures a new spirit of Christianity––where personal, daily interaction with God is more important than institutional church structures, where faith is more about a way of life than a system of belief, where being authentically good is more important than being doctrinally "right," and where one′s direction is more important than one′s present location. Brian McLaren′s delightful account offers a wise and wondrous approach for revitalizing Christian spiritual life and Christian congregations.

If you are interested in joining a discussion group devoted to a A New Kind of Christian please visit groups.yahoo.com/group/NKOC.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #87126 in Books
• Published on: 2001-04-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .88 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

Review
“…This book is, quite simply, brilliant…” (Faith for Life, 21/12/04)

"This is a book that heightens the depths and deepens the peaks. Like all the best things in life, it is not to be entered into lightly, but reverently and in the fear of a God who is waiting for the church to stop asking ′What would Jesus do?′ and start asking ′What is Jesus doing?′" (Dr. Leonard Sweet, E. Stanley Jones Chair in Evangelism, Drew University, and bestselling author of Post–Modern Pilgrims, SoulSalsa, SoulTsunami, and AquaChurch; coauthor of A Cup of Coffee at the Soul Cafe)

"Get ready to wake up your spirit and breath deep. McLaren′s A New Kind of Christian is a street–level, lived excursion into this present millennium–a world where ministry by control, condescension, and smug certainty gives way to incarnational faith." (Sally Morgenthaler, president, SJM Management Co. and author of Worship Evangelism)

"McLaren′s courageous and honest reassessment of our cherished customs and cliches stimulates creative thinking on these vital issues. A New Kind of Christian is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in preparing the church to be vital force in the next generation." (Chuch Smith, Jr., senior pastor, Capo Beach Valvary Chapel and author, The End of the World As We Know It)

"...an engaging tale..." (Christianity & Renewal, July 2002)

This is a milestone in interfaith relations –– a warm hand reaching out to other men and women in this Abrahamic family of faiths. (http://www.readthespirit.com/explore/2008/06/187–conversatio.html )

“…This book is, quite simply, brilliant…” (Faith for Life, 21/12/04)

"...an engaging tale..." (Christianity & Renewal, July 2002)

Faith for Life, 21 Dec 04
"This book is, quite simply, brilliant"

Review
"Finally, an approach to Christianity that walks its walk by presenting Jesus′ message of unconditional love in an open and non–threatening way. A New Kind of Christian offers tremendous tools for breaking down walls built from previous experiences with judgmental and fear–based religion." —Kim Corbin, Skipping activist and founder of iskip.com