Megachurch Christianity Reconsidered - (Missiological Engagements) by Wanjiru M Gitau (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>In this case study of Kenya's Nairobi Chapel and its daughter Mavuno Church, Wanjiru M. Gitau offers analysis of the rise, growth, and place of megachurches worldwide in the new millennium. This engaging account centers on the role of millennials in responding to the dislocating transitions of globalization in postcolonial Africa and around the world, gleaning practical wisdom for postdenominational churches everywhere.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><ul> <li> <em>Christianity Today</em> 2019 Book of the Year Award, Missions/Global Church</li> </ul><p>Building from a behind-the-scenes case study of Kenya's Nairobi Chapel and its daughter Mavuno Church, Wanjiru M. Gitau expands their story into a narrative that offers analysis of the rise, growth, and place of megachurches worldwide in the new millennium. In contexts experienced as deeply volatile, and on a continent reeling from the structural incoherence imposed in colonial times, megachurches provide a map of reality to navigate by, with the gospel as their primary compass. Gitau shows that recognizing the psychological, spiritual, and social destabilization of modernizing societies is the first step to valuing the place of megachurches in contemporary Christianity. Through analysis of social demography, theology, philosophy of ministry, leadership development, and strategy, <em>Megachurch Christianity Reconsidered</em> makes integral sense of the historical and social forces that give megachurches their growth opportunity, and reclaims them as a subject of serious theological conversation. This engaging account centers on the role of millennials in responding to the need for a home for new generations amid the dislocating transitions of globalization and postmodernity in postcolonial Africa and around the world. Gitau gleans practical wisdom for postdenominational churches everywhere (mega- and otherwise) from the lessons learned in Kenya's remarkable urban, evangelical renewal movement.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>I'm not sure there is any analysis out there quite like Wanjiru Gitau's <em>Megachurch Christianity Reconsidered</em>. Somehow Gitau has managed a wide-ranging, global, and multidisciplinary study that stays anchored in the running example of Mavuno Church and its leaders. This study respects historical backgrounds, all the while addressing the contemporary realities of millennials, 'Afropolitans, ' and Africa's 'youth bulge.' Gitau has done us all a tremendous service by concretely and adeptly explaining how God is working among worldwide megachurch formations today, as well as leading such movements into tomorrow. Don't miss this unique and groundbreaking story.</p>--J. Nelson Jennings, mission pastor, consultant, international liaison at Onnuri Church<br><br><p>Overall, this book provides a practical guide and useful case study for church planters and those concerned about discipleship, megachurches, and ministry to millennials.</p>--Boye-Nelson Kiamu, Evangelical Missions Quarterly, April 2019<br>
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