AaronMcGallegos
Faith in a Time of Change book
Posted on: 02/09/2011 16:33
Hi Folks,
One of last projects of Emerging Spirit was to publish "Faith in a Time of Change: Selections from EmergingSpirit.ca". This book offers a selection of posts from the Emerging Spirit blog (www.emergingspirit.ca), focusing on responses to the challenges of doing ministry in the 21st century Canadian context. It was edited by Michael Kooiman, who curated the selection of posts along with a jury of ministry practitioners and revised them for book form. We're getting really great feedback from those who have read it.
I've got a few copies I'd be happy to send out to folks who would be willing to read it and review it on their blog, Facebook page, or church website -- and cross-post your review here on WonderCafe.
If you have an interest in emerging ministry in 21st century Canada and would like a copy of Faith in a Time of Change to review, please let me know.
Thanks,
Aaron
Comments
GordW
Posted on: 02/09/2011 18:05
Aaron I would be more than happy to do so (free books are always good!!!!)
Youi can find contact info at the church webpage:
http://stpaulsuc.ca
carolla
Posted on: 02/09/2011 18:57
Aaron - I would love a copy to pass on to a presbytery friend who I know is a regular lurker here at the cafe! Will mail you my info. Thanks.
RussP
Posted on: 02/09/2011 19:18
Aaron - yes please
http://www.emmanuelunited.ca/contactus.php
I'm the assistant webmeister.
IT
Russ
RevJamesMurray
Posted on: 02/09/2011 20:19
Count me in. I always enjoyed the posts on Emerging Spirit. Too bad that site never caught on more.
Panentheism
Posted on: 02/10/2011 12:38
Count me in as review in several places.
Pinga
Posted on: 02/12/2011 01:39
Aaron, you can count me
in. out.(editted: changed in to out. I will pick up a copy at Five Oaks. Send one to someone who has less ability to pick one up or well it will find multiple reads.)
but I am looking forward to reading and will post info from it on my updates..i am sure.
Jim Kenney
Posted on: 02/13/2011 00:06
Hi Aaron, Please count me in if you still have copies available.
Thank you
AaronMcGallegos
Posted on: 02/23/2011 16:06
Thanks Jim and Pinga!
Aaron
Elanorgold
Posted on: 02/24/2011 22:19
Just want to say, the book has a stunning cover picture!
carolla
Posted on: 02/24/2011 22:33
I've started reading mine - and I'm loving it! Brief and thoughtful posts - I can think of many ways to use the writings. I'll post more about it when I'm finished.
And I agree with Elanorgold - great cover!
qwerty
Posted on: 02/24/2011 22:38
I am on a reading and writing rampage lately. I could likely muster up a review. I'm thinking about how the church can remake itself to make a difference when so many of our institutions are waving the white flag. Send me a copy if you can.
Tabitha
Posted on: 02/25/2011 11:16
I have just joined Presbytery-I could do this-and would enjoy the read-Wonder if I could put a review in our conference's insert in the Obsever-bet I could!
GordW
Posted on: 02/28/2011 23:19
My revew is written and posted:
http://ministerialmutterings.blogspot.com/2011/02/book-review-faith-in-t...
ANyone identify who said the quote at the end and when?
AaronMcGallegos
Posted on: 03/01/2011 20:35
GordW, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I really appreciate you taking the time to read the book and think and write about it.
I think Michael Kooiman and his team did a great job putting it together (but I'm biased!). Even though I was very familar with the articles, I found it to be a great read in book form. I'm also glad some people like the cover. Something we're always a little nervous about when we put it out.
Peace,
Aaron
carolla
Posted on: 03/02/2011 19:48
Excellent review Gord.
As for the quote - ObiWan - in Episode IV - A New Hope - 1977 ... that's my best guess!
GordW
Posted on: 03/03/2011 11:49
right on carolla--just after Luke destroys the Death Star
Tabitha
Posted on: 03/05/2011 00:26
My book arrived in the mail today. Can't wait to read it and write about it.
Pinga
Posted on: 03/05/2011 19:46
Went out to the Grand River Educational and Spiritual Resources at Five Oaks this morning. None in stock but ordering in for me.
RussP
Posted on: 03/08/2011 22:29
An excellent summary, worth the cost (even if you pay for the copy). No quick fixes but lots of things to think about.
IT
Russ
Panentheism
Posted on: 03/09/2011 00:05
see James and my reviews on blog
AaronMcGallegos
Posted on: 03/09/2011 12:03
Thanks Panentheism and RevJamesMurray for taking the time to read and review the book. We appreciate your responses. Yes, the short reflection format isn't for everyone, but meant to be merely an occasion to start a discussion on these issues.
Thanks again,
Aaron