Books, Books, Books

Recent additions will keep me busy for some time to come.

Chasing Francis a Pilgrim’s Tale Intriguing story of “pilgrimage.”

I Sold My Soul On eBay: Viewing Faith Through an Atheist’s Eyes I met Jim Henderson a few years ago and when I heard about Hement’s story, the “Introduction” grabbed me as if to say, “Will we listen?”

Jim and Casper Go to Church: Frank Conversations about Faith, Churches, and Well-Meaning Christians More from Jim Henderson.

Constants inn Context: A Theology of Mission for Today I recently enjoyed some time with John Franke. He not only mentioned this book but suggested reading a number of missiological texts.

More Than a Name: Preserving Our Baptist Identity I remember Stan before he was Dr. Norman. We shared a fun time during one of my many BWA trips. Quite interesting conversations about Baptist “distinctives.” Hot topic today for we who are still “Baptist.”

The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating the Missional Church I hope to meet Alan soon. Lance at Shapevine works with Alan and offers a course with Alan based on this “missiological” text from an Aussie. Will be working with Lance and Alan on the this course to be taught through Biblical Seminary.

unChristian: What a New Generation Thinks about Christianity and Why It Matters I have a few friends who consider themselves, “post-Christian.” While this is my term for some of our conversations, it really means a move beyond our expressions of “Christian.” In other words, the rejection is not of Jesus but a form of Christianity that seems to deny Jesus.

Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy David has done it to me again. He is working on his D.Min. with George Fox under Len Sweet. He noted Len requires this book to be read of his students. I have David’s reading list for this semester and either I will not get much sleep following his reading schedule or I will wait on his written reviews.

This does not account for quite a few others already in the batter’s box – Proper Confidence, Whose Religion Is Christianity?, James Baldwin’s Essays, and literally a stack of others.

About the Author
Husband to Patty. Daddy to Kimberly and Tommie. Grandpa Doc to Cohen, Max, Fox, and Marlee. Pastor to Snow Hill Baptist Church. Graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Reading. Photography. Golf. Colorado. Jeeping. Friend. The views and opinions expressed here are my own and should not be construed as representing the corporate views of the church I pastor.

2 comments on “Books, Books, Books

  1. I will give you my thoughts on two of these, as I have read them, and you already know about Polanyi.

    Jim and Casper was eye-opening. I kept seeing Matt Casper asking the question, “Is this really what Jesus told you guys to do?”, referring to the rock-concert style shows he was watching at many of the churches.

    The Forgotten Ways. I was able to read it pre-pub as it was for school, but it is the best missional text I’ve read. Alan, despite the fact it was more theory than practice, hit a home run.

    I hear the dentist’s drill firing up with Polanyi. You’re REALLY gonna enjoy that one.

    Also, the first book I’m reading for school, Generation Me, has to be a must read. I’ll blog on it this week or next, but the impact of the rise of individualism in this generation is going to require HUGE changes in the church. Not a “christian” book, but should be required of all pastors/staff.

  2. Todd Littleton says:

    David,

    My wife works as a “dental assistant.” Maybe I can get her to give me something to deaden the pain when I crack open the Polanyi book.

    And, there you go giving me another one to read.

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