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  • Christopraxis

    A Practical Theology of the Cross

    by Andrew Root ...
    Since the late 1970's practical theology has had a significant voice and influence in the academy. While many have seen great hope and potential in this work, not everyone has agreed. Some, for instance, have examined the conversation and found by focusing on the concrete and lived experiences of humanity, by and large, practical theology has not had the theological vision to present frameworks ... Read more

    $35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Baal and the Gods of More

    Rescuing Church Growth from Idolatry

    by Andrew Root ...
    Why the Endless Pursuit of "More" Won't Save the ChurchIn an era of church decline, pastors and ministry leaders face intense pressure to grow--more attendance, more influence, more reach, more budget. But what if this relentless pursuit of "more" is actually a form of modern idolatry?In Baal and the Gods of More, leading practical theologian Andrew Root challenges everything you thought you knew ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Faith Formation in a Secular Age

    Responding to the Church's Obsession with Youthfulness

    by Andrew Root ...
    Series Book 1 - Ministry in a Secular Age
    A New Vision for Faith Formation in a Secular AgeThe loss or disaffiliation of young adults is a much-discussed topic in churches today. Many faith-formation programs focus on keeping the young, believing the youthful spirit will save the church. But do these programs have more to do with an obsession with youthfulness than with helping young people encounter the living God?Leading practical ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The End of Youth Ministry?

    Why Parents Don't Really Care about Youth Groups and What Youth Workers Should Do about It

    by Andrew Root ...
    Series series Theology for the Life of the World
    What is youth ministry actually for? And does it have a future?Andrew Root, a leading scholar in youth ministry and practical theology, went on a one-year journey to answer these questions. In this book, Root weaves together an innovative first-person fictional narrative to diagnose the challenges facing the church today and to offer a new vision for youth ministry in the 21st century.Informed by ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • Evangelism in an Age of Despair

    Hope beyond the Failed Promise of Happiness

    by Andrew Root ...
    A Hopeful Approach to Evangelism"Evangelism" is a contested, even conflicted word. But churches are declining in numbers and resources. What if we aren't thinking about evangelism in the right way, culturally or theologically? This book contextualizes evangelism in our late modern times and reimagines what the call to outreach means in today's world.Our sad times are made sadder by the realization ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Relational Pastor

    Sharing in Christ by Sharing Ourselves

    by Andrew Root ...
    One of the Academy of Parish Clergy's "Top 10 Books for Parish Ministry"When is the last time you asked yourself hard questions about why you were pursuing certain relationships in your ministry? Could it be that the end game for many of us is not relationship per se but loyalty, adherence, even submission? The sheep in our flock become the means to our end: pastoring becomes less about the people ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Churches and the Crisis of Decline

    A Hopeful, Practical Ecclesiology for a Secular Age

    by Andrew Root ...
    Series Book 4 - Ministry in a Secular Age
    A Rich Vision for the Church's FutureCongregations often seek to combat the crisis of decline by using innovation to produce new resources. But leading practical theologian Andrew Root shows that the church's crisis is not in the loss of resources; it's in the loss of life--and that life can only return when we remain open to God's encountering presence.This book addresses the practical form the ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Church after Innovation

    Questioning Our Obsession with Work, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

    by Andrew Root ...
    Series Book 5 - Ministry in a Secular Age
    Shining a Light on the Problem of InnovationChurches and their leaders have innovation fever. Innovation seems exciting--a way to enliven tired institutions, embrace creativity, and be proactive--and is a superstar of the business world. But this focus on innovation may be caused by an obsession with contemporary relevance, creativity, and entrepreneurship that inflates the self, lacks theological ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Congregation in a Secular Age

    Keeping Sacred Time against the Speed of Modern Life

    by Andrew Root ...
    Series Book 3 - Ministry in a Secular Age
    A New Paradigm for Understanding the Congregation in Contemporary MinistryChurches often realize they need to change. But if they're not careful, the way they change can hurt more than help.Leading practical theologian Andrew Root offers a new paradigm for understanding the congregation in contemporary ministry. He articulates why congregations feel pressured by the speed of change in modern life ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Grace of Dogs

    A Boy, a Black Lab, and a Father's Search for the Canine Soul

    by Andrew Root ...
    In the bestselling tradition of Inside of a Dog and Marley & Me, a smart, illuminating, and entertaining read on why the dog-human relationship is unique--and possibly even "spiritual."Dr. Andrew Root's search for the canine soul began the day his eight-year-old son led the family in a moving Christian ritual at the burial service for Kirby, their beloved black lab. In the coming weeks, Root found ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Exploding Stars, Dead Dinosaurs, and Zombies

    Youth Ministry in the Age of Science

    by Andrew Root ...
    Series series Science for Youth Ministry
    Many things threaten the faith of youth today, but none more than science. The commitments of science and Christianity seem to be at odds—science makes truth claims based on experiments and proofs, while religion asks for belief and trust. But Andrew Root demonstrates that, in fact, the two are not incompatible.Root, a renowned expert on adolescent spirituality, shows how science overstates its ... Read more

    $27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Youth Ministry Based on Real Relationships: Interviews With Andrew Root

    You're Included, #3

    by Andrew Root ...
    Series Book 3 - You're Included
    In four interviews, Andrew Root discusses the importance of having real relationships with youth, rather than an agenda based on a specific outcome. "I will be your friend if you..." This is part of the You're Included series, published by Grace Communion International. ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus