The Colors of God by Dave Phillips, Quentin Steen & Randall Peters
OK, so the Church is broken, now what? If you're like me, you've read a lot of books containing theory as to the why and the what of church problems and solutions. But what if we had a collaborative effort of church theorist-practitioners who produce solid paradigms, but do so in the context of sharing and testing in a local congregation? We do: It's called The Colors of God. This memorable collaboration, involving Dave Phillips, Quentin Steen and Randall "Peg" Peters takes readers on an unforgettable intellectual and practical exploration of the Christian faith as it is lived out in neXus church in Abbotsford, BC. In Colors of God, the three authors utilize a unique conversational style to raise key questions and challenge theological assumptions about what constitutes Christian faith and how to embody that within a local church community. This book finds itself within the 'emerging church' stream and yet moves beyond simple theological arguments. Instead, the authors attempt to lay out a useful framework for what it means to practically live out one’s faith in light of the Kingdom of God. Using colors to depict the different aspects of the Kingdom, they move beyond creed and belief into color, art, action and grace. Something I especially appreciate is their seriously playful effort to incorporate the grace-soaked insights of Episcopal priest Robert Farrar Capon into the DNA of their congregation. Colors of God is the perfect book for anyone who questions aspects of their beliefs and longs to integrate better assumptions with a holistic faith community. About the Authors Quentin Steen has been the quirky husband to his fife for over fifteen years and the dazed and confused father to their three children. They live in Kelowna, B.C., Canada, where he works as a labor specialist and part-time speaker. He is finishing an MA in Leadership and Philosophy of Religion. As a third generation pastor he has fought hard against the destructive stigma of the Evangelical subculture. Dave Phillips teaches in a Graduate School of Marriage and Family Therapy. He also leads workshops and corporate seminars on Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness Training and is a soft skills consultant for a Canadian Labour Association. Dave holds 2 graduate degrees in Therapy and Theology and is an approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Dave loves to golf, loves the Vancouver Canucks and is an avid consumer and critic of modern film. Randall Peters was a seasonal lecturer of philosophy and religion at Trinity Western University for seven years and now hosts a daily television show in Vancouver, Canada, on religion and culture. He has a graduate degree in theology and did PhD Studies at Simon Fraser University. When you post your review, help the wider community by adding the hashtag: #vb-colors [hide] Link-love for your review: http://nexuschurch.com [1] - the congregation these authors started Interview Availability: The authors are available for blog and podcast interviews. If you'd like to interview them, please email me at zoecarnate@theooze.com [/hide] [1] http://nexuschurch.com
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