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It is one of the quirks of living in Australia that it takes some time before certain books reach our sandy shores, while others never quite get through immigration. I have recommended a number of books by Brian McLaren to other pastors and church leaders - particuarly A New Kind of Christian and The Story We Find Ourselves In, as they address pertinent challenges of church leadership and ministry in Australia. Unfortunately to gain access to these books in Australia requires importation. It was a pleasant surprise then, in the last week, to receive a copy of A Generous Orthodoxy, McLaren's most recent work.
It is interesting to read the level of controversy pertaining to these works, and to note how different topics raise the temperature of the debate in the US as compared to Australia. While one does not necessarily agree with everything McLaren writes, he is bold in addressing real issues facing the church as it moves further and further from the average person's mind as they face life's challenges.
The relationship of the Western Church to its context is a growing challenge, one which appears much more on the radar of the average Australian church leader than seems to be in the US. McLaren identifies key issues at the heart of this, and provides some intersting food for conversation. They make for easy reading and meaty dialogue.
I also noted that the third instalment in the New Kind of Christian trilogy is slated for imminent release in the US. But not Australia.
In the meantime, I am enjoying my first dips into A Generous Orthodoxy.
Posted by gary at February 27, 2005 10:01 PM
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