Where the Cross Meets the Street - by Noel Castellanos (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>From the barrios of Texas and California to the leadership of the CCDA, Noel Castellanos has never seen the work of the cross separated from the needs of the neighborhood--except in the imaginations of too many Christians. Embrace a life-giving gospel that demonstrates compassion, confronts injustice and restores individuals and communities to wholeness.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><ul> <li>Missio Alliance Essential Reading List of 2015</li> </ul><p>The cross means more than we've let it mean. Proclaiming the gospel and forming the faithful: these are the most practiced disciplines of the evangelical church. As central as these disciplines are, however, they are only part of the story. And as Christian Community Development Association CEO Noel Castellanos has learned over a lifetime of ministry and mission, the neglect of the gospel's full implications for the world has contributed to the erosion of communities and the languishing of poor and other marginalized people. In <em>Where the Cross Meets the Street</em> Castellanos shows the strengths and limitations of a narrowly focused church and broadens our imaginations to embrace a gospel that proclaims Christ and forms disciples. This life-giving gospel also demonstrates compassion, confronts injustice and restores individuals and communities to wholeness. This is the whole work of the cross; this is the privilege of those who follow the Word made flesh.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>Where the Cross Meets the Street</em> deserves a wide readership for a number of reasons. . . . Castellanos' invitation to engage wholeheartedly in incarnational ministry, his holistic ministry model, and his personal example should stir and equip all who read this book. In the end, this book validates Elizondo's claim that 'it is consistently in the frontier regions of human belonging that God begins the new creation. Established centers seek stability; frontier regions can risk to be pioneers.'</p>--Tim Baldwin, Evangelical Missions Quarterly, January 2016<br><br><p><em>Where the Cross Meets the Street</em> is a critical tool in the development of ministries as well as in educating our next generation of Christian leaders. It will forever challenge us to be incarnation in the streets of this country, as well as those streets in which we may be called to serve abroad.</p>--Ana Lopez van Balen, Advance, Fall 2015<br><br><p>I recommend this book for anyone seeking to do neighborhood ministry and who cares about justice. I love that Castellanos is so attentive to his neighbors and what Jesus is up to in the neighborhood. In a world where issues of systemic injustice, racial tension and poverty can seem overwhelming it is inspiring to read such a hopeful account.</p>--James Matichuk, Thoughts, Prayers Songs, April 16, 2015<br><br><p>In his candid description of both the rewards and failures he's experienced, Castellanos shows us why God's love for those at the margins--a love demonstrated on the cross--should be the center of every Christian's life.</p>--Plough Quarterly, Summer 2015<br><br><p>Some people have trouble relating to God. Many, like Castellanos used to, may feel as if God doesn't have time and doesn't care about them because He doesn't like them. Throughout this book, Castellanos shares stories of his life and ministry. While most of his experiences with Christians during his early years were with white people, he had to come to the realization that God loves more than just white people. The good news is it is often the overlooked and the rejected that hold a special place in the Savior's heart. But, as the Bible says, those people will never hear without a preacher. In order to make a difference for Christ, believers must be willing to get involved with people and truly be interested in their lives where they are. Christians must expand their reach by going to 'undesirable' places. Castellanos encourages readers to reach out to those on the margins of society.</p>--Ruth O'Neil, CBA Retailers + Resources, March 2015<br><br><p>The book, part memoir, is a fascinating read. Throughout, Noel shares his own story, using it to emphasize how and why he became involved in community development. . . . I greatly appreciated Noel's willingness to share his heritage and story throughout this book, along with the joys and challenges Mexican immigrants face. . . . As a youth pastor and Christian committed to Jesus and social justice, I have no doubt that <em>Where the Cross Meets the Street</em> is a book I will refer to and recommend often.</p>--Jen Bradbury, YouthWorker Journal, March 12, 2015<br><br><p>This book is a good introduction to a life and culture that is not easy to understand. I recommend this book to ministry leaders and urban community developers. It is a door to an interesting journey of the Latina/o experience in the urban context and for that it is valuable in its own right.</p>--Martin Navarro, New Urban World 4, no. 1 (2015)<br>
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