"[Kevin W.] Hector makes complicated ideas feel more familiar, covering abstract and complicated debates within Christian theology in a way that even those new to the conversation can understand," writes Samuel McCann.
"Pizor Yoder and team unearthed stories that create an 'unfiltered' description of 'nones' and 'dones' driven by more curiosity than judgment and more empathy than analysis." — Rocky Supinger
There are so many Advent resources for church leaders to wade through, so we did some of the heavy lifting. Here is Amy Pagliarella's short list for 2023 Advent materials.
"New York Times columnist Margaret Renkl delivers a 'literary devotional' that calls us to stop ... peer ... listen ... ponder ... consider — all as she describes the holiness of creation without religious language or beliefs," writes Amy Pagliarella.
"Johnson notes upfront that this book is written for churches with privilege, and for folks who believe that inequality – particularly wealth disparity – is contrary to God’s will," writes Mamie Broadhurst.
In his new book of essays, New York Times best-selling author Ross Gay shows how delight and critical rage can coexist — and we are made better by attempting to hold both.
"The book first examines the biblical and theological reasons to place intergenerational ministry at the forefront of every church," writes Thom Cunningham.
"It is not enough to be optimistic. Defiant, active, solution-oriented optimism undergirded by strategy and resources can fuel true change, one impact at a time," writes Kelli Walker.