Snider and Bowen, co-pastors of Brentwood Christian Church in Springfield, Missouri, a formerly graying congregation, provide a much-needed emerging resource that will benefit both progressive mainliners who value inclusivity, diversity, and social justice as well as emergents seeking a point of entry into progressive mainline traditions.
The book grew from the authors' successful progressive worship service: "The Awakening," which has attracted a surge of young adults and young families to Brentwood. It offers connections among 1) prophetic biblical traditions; 2) progressive mainliners; 3) emergents; and 4) postmodern theory. It provides progressive communities of faith worship reflections and resources that will help them connect with emerging generations.
Endorsements -
Brian D. McLaren, activist, author and leader in the emerging church movement - "A lot of us have been saying that a book like this one needed to be written. Snider and Bowen have given us just what we need--and more, because the book not only says what needs to be said, but does so in a delightfl, intelligent, and encouraging way. Enthusiastically recommended--yes, for mainliners, but also for Evangelicals and Roman Catholics who also need a shot of hope about the future."
Marcus J. Borg, best-selling author and Canon Theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - "Convergence between streams of emergent and progressive Christianity is a striking and hopeful happening. This exciting book is very much needed now."
