An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches - by Ray S Anderson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Ray Anderson offers a theological framework for the emerging church. Showing that an emergent theology is messianic, revelational, kingdom-coming and eschatological, this book addresses many of the concerns of those looking for a church that is contemporary, yet true to the gospel in its beliefs.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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 message of 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>. . . a must-read for church planters, leaders of churches, and crafters of new movements and/or denominations.--James H. Logan Jr. for Religious Studies Review, April 2007<br><br>. . .is both a defense of, and a challenge to, the contemporary emerging church. Anderson does not allow the post modern context to overwhelm his theology and become the catalyst for praxis: instead he shows how the emerging church develops an emergent theology within a post-modern context.--Emergent Pilgrim Blog, August 23, 2008<br><br>"I just discovered Ray Anderson's work last year. I wish I had known of him for the last twenty years, because his sagely perspective would have helped me greatly. I'm glad that this book will introduce Ray's important theological perspective to a new generation of leaders. His creative and faithful voice is greatly needed."--Brian McLaren, author/activist (anewkindofchristian.com)<br><br>"It is a refreshing thing to witness biblical diligence and intellectual insightfulness 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<br><br>"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<br><br>"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<br><br>"Until now the theological responses to the emerging churches phenomenon have been from the standpoint of philosophical theology. Dr. Ray Anderson, I believe, gets to the heart of the matter through his missional theology approach that emphasizes the church's engagement both with its own history as the covenant people of God and as it is birthed within the cultural contexts of its day. He shows how the tensions that became evident between the church in Jerusalem and the church in Antioch provide insights into our contemporary challenges. The notion of 'emerging churches' reminds us that the church is always the becoming church. Indeed, the Holy Spirit comes to us out of the future rather than out of the past!"--Eddie Gibbs, Donald A. McGavran Professor of Church Growth, School of Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary<br><br>"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<br>
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