logo
An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches, By Ray S. Anderson

An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches

by Ray S. Anderson
Foreword by Brian McLaren

An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches
Paperback
$32.99
  • Length: 236 pages
  • Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.25 in
  • Published: July 07, 2006
  • Imprint: IVP
  • ISBN: 9780830833917

If the emerging church movement is looking for a theology, Ray Anderson offers clear and relevant theological guidance for it in this timely book.

Reaching back through time, Anderson roots an emergent theology in what happened at Antioch,where Saul (Paul) and Barnabas were set apart for a mission to establish churches outside of Jerusalem--among Gentiles who had to be reached in their own cultures. He shows how the Lord Holy Spirit himself revolutionized and inspired how the messageof salvation was offered to others, and provided a model to follow.

Explaining that an emergent theology is messianic, revelational, kingdom-coming and eschatological, this book adresses many of the concerns of those looking for a church that is contemporary, yet true to the gospel. If you wrestle with the challenges that face the church in these "postmodern" days, you will benefit from this book.

REVIEWS

"Our shifting times call for a thoughtful, creative, constructive and faithful approach to theology; most importantly, one that stirs outreach activity similar to that which surrounded Paul and the church at Antioch. I've been around the emerging church movement from the inception, and to my knowledge, An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches shows emerging practitioners how to anchor church innovation to biblical theology--both historic and eschatological--better than anything I know."Todd Hunter, National Director, Alpha USA, and former National Director, Vineyard USA
"Ray Anderson has significantly influenced many emerging leaders over the years with his adventurous and innovative theological teaching. With An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches, he makes his important work available to many more people. This is a powerful and insightful book that will, I have no doubt, stand the test of time. It will be a go-to book for emerging leaders for years to come."Tony Jones, national coordinator, Emergent-US, and author of The Sacred Way
"Well-informed and gracious, Ray Anderson's voice makes an important contribution to the emergent conversation. This book will be a blessing for anyone seeking to become 'a new kind of Christian.'"Jenell Williams Paris, associate professor of anthropology, Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota, Solomon's Porch
"The most important questions about the emerging church are not what the worship gatherings look like, what the music is like or whether the name of the church is different and cool. The most important questions are what the theology is behind what is happening in and among emerging churches. Ray has written a wonderful book which does exactly this."Dan Kimball, author of The Emerging Church
"Ray Anderson has created a gift for the church in An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches. I wish I had the benefit of Ray's provocative, insightful, helpful thinking in the early days of starting our church. I recommend this book to all who are interested in the biblical roots of emerging church theology today. This book will serve as an inspiration and guide for many who are seeking to live the hopes and dreams of God in our world today."Doug Pagitt, pastor of Solomon's Porch, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and one of the founders of Emergent (www.EmergentVillage.com)
"It is a refreshing thing to witness biblical diligence and intellectualinsightfulness become ignited by the flame of Pentecost. Ray Anderson verifies the fact that the truly contemporary church will ultimately transcend the mere 'currency' so passionately sought by leaders whose anxious pursuit centers on being 'up-to-the-minute,' savvy culturally, tuned to the 'hip' or 'cool.' Here's a book on the timelessly contemporary, pointing us toward truth that unlocks the timeless--the eternal dimensions of God's Spirit at work."Jack W. Hayford, chancellor, The King's College and Seminary, and founding pastor, The Church On The Way
"Through his examination of the emerging church at Antioch in the first century, Ray Anderson has provided a great deal of theological wisdom and insight for proponents of the emerging church at the beginning of the third millennium. This is an important contribution to the ongoing conversation concerning the place and shape of theology in the emerging church that deserves a wide readership, particularly among those who identify themselves with the movement."John R. Franke, professor of theology, Biblical Seminary
More

CONTENTS

Foreword by Brian McLaren
Preface: What Has Antioch to Do with Jerusalem?
1. It's About Theology, Not Geography
2. It's About Christ, Not Just Christology
3. It's About the Spirit, Not Just Spirituality
4. It's Aboutthe Right Gospel, Not Just the Right Polity
5. It's About Kingdome Living, Not Kingdom Building
6. It's About the Work of God, Not Just the Word of God
7. It's About the Law of Love, Not the Letter of the Law
8. It's About the Community of the Spirit, Not Just the Gifts of the Spirit
9. It's About Mission, Not Just About Ministry
10. It's About the Church Ahead of Us, Not Only the Church Behind Us
Bibliography
Name and Subject Index
Scripture Index

More

You May Also Like

The Barnabas Factor: How Crosscultural Partnership Amplifies Global Mission, Edited by Josh Irby
The Barnabas Factor
Love All Our Neighbors: How Churches That Hold a Traditional Sexual Ethic Can Care for LGBTQ People, By Tony Scarcello
Love All Our Neighbors
My Apologetics Dinner Party: A Real-Life Socratic Dialogue, By Louis Markos
My Apologetics Dinner Party
The Way Back to One Another: How to Live as People Created for Community, By Jeff Galley and Phillip N. Smith
The Way Back to One Another
Becoming ProGrace: Expanding the Abortion Conversation Beyond Life Versus Choice, By Angela Weszely
Becoming ProGrace
Undoing Manifest Destiny: Settler America, Christian Colonists, and the Pursuit of Justice, By L. Daniel Hawk
Undoing Manifest Destiny
Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?: Making Sense of His Historical Claims, By Mikel L Del Rosario
Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?
AI Goes to Church: Pastoral Wisdom for Artificial Intelligence, By Todd Korpi
AI Goes to Church
The Hybrid Congregation: A Practical Theology of Worship for an Online Era, By Michael Huerter
The Hybrid Congregation
Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation, By Shane J. Wood
Thinning the Veil

ABOUT Ray S. Anderson

Ray S. Anderson

Ray S. Anderson (Ph.D., University of Edinburgh) is senior professor of theology and ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He has written many books, including Judas and Jesus: Amazing Grace for the Wounded Soul, The Soul of God: A Theological Memoir and The Shape of Practical Theology: Empowering Ministry with Theological Praxis.

Related Titles