How a Changing and Complex World will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders
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For much of recent history individuals and institutions could plan, execute, and flourish with their visions of a better world. Volatile, complex forces could be addressed and confronted with planning and management. But crisis is a great revealer. It knocks us off our thrones. It uncovers the weaknesses in our strategies and brings to light our myths and idols. Our past strategies run aground, smashed by unpredictable and chaotic waves. Yet in the midst of the chaos of a crisis comes opportunity. The history of the church tells us that crisis always precedes renewal, and the framework of renewal offers us new ways forward. A Non-Anxious Presence shows how that renewal happens and offers churches and leaders strategic ways to awaken the Church and see our culture changed for Christ.
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It would be 5 stars, but his final chapters leave something to be desired. He uses David as his main biblical example of a non-anxious presence, which is good, but he doesn't make the connection to the true example of non-anxious presence par excellence: Jesus, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Nonetheless, this book is more than worth a read for the cultural commentary alone.