Tony Evans has long been one of my favorite preachers. This book has been on my shelf for quite some time. Especially helpful is his section on the black preacher. The few pages devoted to the black preacher’s approach to preaching and communication is easily the most immediately applicable part of the book. Also helpful [...]
Archive for the ‘Contemporary Christianity’ Category
#4 – Let’s Get to Know Each Other by Tony Evans
February 1, 2012
#3 – Divided by Faith by Michael O. Emerson and Christian Smith
January 31, 2012
Divided by Faith is the result of extensive research projects regarding the polarization of America in religion in regards to race, specifically the segregation of whites and blacks on Sunday mornings. Sadly and ironically, although both white and black Christians want to integrate, the differences at the core of their religious expressions and behaviors work [...]
#26 – Hipster Christianity by Brett McCracken
October 28, 2011
Brett McCracken definitely has his finger on the pulse of hipster Christianity. I really enjoyed this because the subject is something that is very relevant to me as a pastor. The urge to be “cool” in order to attract a crowd is very tempting. It’s not really who I am, but it’s something that I [...]
