{"product_id":"future-of-our-faith-paperback","title":"Future of Our Faith - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRonald J. And Ben Lowe Sider\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYounger Christians are leaving the church in droves, frustrated and disillusioned by the track record of American Christianity. Older Christians, who still lead most churches, are concerned about this trend. But the generations don't see eye to eye on many things. Here two evangelical leaders forty years apart in age discuss some of the biggest issues challenging Christianity today and into the future, such as marriage, homosexuality, creation care, and politics. The authors model and cultivate an intentional, charitable, and much-needed intergenerational dialogue. Each chapter includes sidebar reflections from notable Christian leaders and individual and small group study questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYounger Christians are leaving the church in droves, frustrated and disillusioned by the track record of American Christianity. Older Christians, who still lead most churches, are concerned about this trend. But the generations don't see eye to eye on many things. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Future of Our Faith\u003c\/i\u003e, two evangelical leaders forty years apart in age discuss some of the biggest issues challenging Christianity today and into the future. The book models and cultivates an intentional, charitable, and much-needed intergenerational dialogue and includes additional reflections from Christena Cleveland, Jim Daly, Gabriel Salguero, Nicholas Wolterstorff, and others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is a sign of hope--a conversation bridging the generational gap. It is simultaneously an invitation to accept the church as it is and to dream of the church as it could be.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eShane Claiborne\u003c\/b\u003e, author and activist (www.redletterchristians.org) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I have long looked to Ron Sider for his wise counsel, and I increasingly look to Ben Lowe for his leadership on issues of faith and justice. This book is an invitation and a challenge for us to partner across generations for the sake of the kingdom.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eNoel Castellanos\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO and president, Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An honest and important dialogue. \u003ci\u003eThe Future of Our Faith\u003c\/i\u003e will be a blessing to the church today and a model for the church to come.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKaren Swallow Prior\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eBooked: Literature in the Soul of Me\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A wealth of wisdom, conviction, and hope from two leaders who refreshingly defy tired religious and political categories. If you care about the future of Christian witness in a post-Christian America, you'll read \u003ci\u003eThe Future of Our Faith\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKatelyn Beaty\u003c\/b\u003e, managing editor, \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A multifaceted examination of the hazards and hopes of our time across generational lines. Ron Sider and Ben Lowe are two of the best Christian thinkers I know. I can't imagine a more dynamic duo to write a book like this.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJonathan Merritt\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eJesus Is Better Than You Imagined\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonald J. Sider\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Yale University) is the founder and president emeritus of Evangelicals for Social Action and senior distinguished professor of theology, holistic ministry, and public policy at Palmer Theological Seminary at Eastern University in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. \u003cb\u003eBen Lowe\u003c\/b\u003e is actively engaged on a number of justice issues and is the founding spokesperson of Young Evangelicals for Climate Action. A graduate of Wheaton College, he has spoken on over fifty college campuses and is the author of \u003ci\u003eGreen Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDoing Good without Giving Up\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit his website at benlowe.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47468994199730,"sku":"9781587433719","price":21.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/bb3d3d4851222688ce4c0656c2562f42.webp?v=1779062608","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/future-of-our-faith-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}