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Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch challenge all of us to reinstate Jesus as the central focus of our spiritual lives – both as individuals and as worshipping communities. They clearly portray Jesus as he was – ‘loving, wildly passionate, dangerous, radically merciful and always surprising’. A transformative encounter with the real Jesus that is often unknown.

Edited by Tim Costello and Rod Yule

‘Christians shouldn’t just be pulling people out of the river. We
should be going upstream to find out who’s pushing them in.’
Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
‘All that is necessary for the triumph of evil
is for good [people] to do nothing.’ Edmund Burke

Christian social reform is one of the most important roles of any true follower of Christ because that is what he did. Not only did he feed those who were hungry, he publicly fought against those who supported structure of injustice and prejudice.
What are you, as one of his followers, doing in this area?
READ THE BOOK!!

by Donald Miller

A New York Times bestseller, Miller offers ‘non-religious thoughts on Christian spirituality’.
For anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant…
For anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God that is real….
For anyone yearning for a renewed passion for life…
Recommended by Brian Mclaren…..

Bill Hybels talks about the way Jesus practiced evangelism – the natural and relational way in which he approached those he met as he walked. Step out of your comfort zone and learn the pleasures of giving time and attention to people who may not yet know Jesus, but they know interest and attention and friendship when it is offered.

An informative and practical book from Eddie Gibbs (Church Next, Leadership Next) and Ryan K Bolger. ‘Locally Specific and globally aware’, representing many voices and views, the book is strongly endorsed by Brian McLaren. For all who have realised some elements of traditional church hold no appeal for many in our culture (and may in fact be an anathema) – and if we wish to be instrumental in their path to God we need to find alternative ways of being church for them.
‘Quite simply the best book yet on emerging church’ (Andrew Jones, Tall Skinny Kiwi)

Edited by Cheryl Catford, ‘this remarkable book should be read and meditated upon by all those who wish to follow Jesus.’ More than 30 Christian writers (including Tim Costello, Dave Andrews, Tony Campolo, Jackie Pullinger, Phillip Yancey and John Smith) have contributed their thoughts on the subject of following the fire of the Spirit.

Widely used and recommended by Forge and BUV personal, this book might catch you unprepared for the force of youth faith zinging into life and action! …’hands-down the most comprehensive primer on the study and use of spiritual and contemplative practices for the benefit of your teenagers – and especially your own soul.’

One of the most important commentaries on the Gospel of Mark of recent times is Ched Myers’ Binding The Strong Man.
Say To This Mountain is an alternative version of that work, designed for use at a less-academic level and for groups.
Highly recommended by SU’s Naomi Swindon, this book is a gift to us – a readable and remarkable book that reveals Mark in ways possibly more meaningful to current culture than every before.