BIBLE PRACTICE
FROM ISOLATION TO COMMUNITY A Renewed Vision for Christian Life Together Myles Werntz
The church often tends to perpetuate cultural isolation rather than offering an alternative to it. With the help of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Myles Werntz demonstrates how reframing familiar practices can shift the church away from isolation and toward community.
“While Werntz uses Bonhoeffer as a guide, he offers a constructive vision for the contemporary church that is thoroughly his own. His vision invites Christians into shared life together for our own sake and for the life of the world.” —JENNIFER M C BRIDE, International Bonhoeffer Society–English Language Section; McCormick Theological Seminary “A vital book for helping us to rediscover the promise and hope of life together.” —BRIAN BANTUM, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
NOW AVAILABLE • 208 pp. • paper • $22.99 • 9781540965059
Myles Werntz (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of theology and director of Baptist studies at Abilene Christian University.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION AS IF THE CHURCH MATTERED Growing in Christ through Community, 2nd ed. James C. Wilhoit Foreword by Dallas Willard
This book draws on historical ecumenical practices and the Bible to offer a spiritual formation primer that emphasizes the role of the Christian commu- nity. The second edition has been updated throughout, incorporates findings from positive psychology, and reflects an Augustinian formation perspective.
“Always a creative practitioner of spiritual formation, Wilhoit now gives us a nuanced reasoning for why and how it works and a practical approach to accomplish it in the church.” —JAN JOHNSON, president, Dallas Willard Ministries “I’m thrilled for the excellent improvement in this second edition. I will definitely use this book in my teaching ministry and recom- mend it to others!” —OCTAVIO ESQUEDA, Talbot School of Theology
NOW AVAILABLE • 288 pp. • paper • $26.99 • 9781540963048
James C. Wilhoit (PhD, Northwestern University) is emeritus professor of Christian education at Wheaton College.
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