Scott A. Bessenecker, Editor, Living Mission: The Vision and Voices of the New Friars. IVP Books, 2010.
Prequel: Bessenecker, The New Friars
Referenced in: Missional Lifestyle, Discipleship, Spirituality
LifeandLeadership.com Summary
This takes up where The New Friars left off, by offering more commentary on the five “signs” of their movement, and by recounting stories of how these missional communities live out their call to be incarnational, missional, marginal, devotional, and communal.
From the Publisher
There is a new trend afoot, one that goes against the prevailing Western model, influenced by the values and principles of international commerce. Presented here are five “signs of life,” showcased by this network of movements best referred to as “new friars.” God’s kingdom in the hands of the people of God, the contributors to this book show us, is first and foremost incarnational, which leads necessarily to gospel witness that is devotional, communal, missional and marginal. With a survey of the history of new friar movements and commentary by forerunner, this seminal book, edited by Scott A. Bessenecker, paints a picture of mission that is new only because it has been neglected for so long, a mission that is truly good news to the people in its path. With contributions from Viv Grigg, Craig and Nayhouy Greenfield, Derek Engdahl, Jean-Luc Krieg, Chris Heuertz, Darren Prince, Jose Penate Aceves, John Hayes and Ash Barker, this book brings together a chorus of voices at the front lines of what God is doing through the new friar community.
About the Author
Each year Scott Bessenecker helps send over 2000 college students to nearly every continent on earth as the associate director of missions for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. To prepare for his work spreading vision and mobilizing resources, Scott got a degree in Business Administration and a masters in International Development from William Carey International University. Scott has written from a holistic Christian perspective for publications like and magazines and edited the book His active weblog is at www.thenewfriars.com.
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