Metavista Bible Church And Mission In An Age Of Imagination
Book Description
In an era where traditional religious institutions face unprecedented challenges, Colin Greene presents a compelling vision for Christianity's future in the post-postmodern world. This thoughtful exploration examines how both modernity and postmodernity have pushed the church, the Bible, and core Christian narratives to society's margins, yet reveals an unexpected opportunity emerging from this cultural shift.
Greene argues that while postmodernity opened doors for renewed spiritual seeking, it ultimately fails to provide a sufficient framework for meaningful existence. This gap creates a unique moment for Christians to envision what comes next and prepare their communities for fresh engagement with Western culture.
Rather than retreating from cultural challenges, the author calls for a bold missionary imagination that can actively reshape the spiritual landscape. Through creative vision and strategic thinking, Greene suggests the church can move beyond defensive positions to become a transformative force in defining cultural life.
This book offers both diagnosis and prescription, analyzing how we arrived at this cultural crossroads while sketching a path forward. For readers interested in church renewal, cultural engagement, and the intersection of faith with contemporary society, Greene provides tools for reimagining Christianity's role in an age that desperately needs spiritual direction.
The work challenges believers to think beyond traditional boundaries and embrace their potential as cultural architects in a world hungry for authentic meaning.
Who Is This For?
π Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
π Length: 278 pages
What You'll Discover
- β Explore Culture
- β Explore Postmodernism
- β Explore Christianity
- β Explore Church renewal
- β Explore Church and the world
- β Explore Mission of the church
- β Explore Christianity and culture
- β Explore Forecasting