Miroslav Volf, Work in the Spirit: Toward a Theology of Work. Wipf and Stock, 2001. Referenced in: Missional Spirituality, Discipleship – Missional Spirituality of Work LifeandLeadership.com Summary Most Christian theologies of work are rooted in what is often called the “Great Creation” (Gen. 1:28), i.e. that we are placed here to steward the earth God
Darrell Cosden, A Theology of Work. Wipf and Stock, 2006. Sequel: Cosden, The Heavenly Good of Earthly Work Referenced in: Missional Spirituality, Discipleship – Missional Spirituality of Work LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is the scholarly monograph behind the popular-level work by Cosden, The Heavenly Good of Earthly Work. From the Publisher Given that so much of
Tri Robinson, Rooted in Good Soil: Cultivating and Sustaining Authentic Discipleship. Baker Books, 2010. Referenced in: Missional Lifestyle, Discipleship, Spirituality – Shapevine Series LifeandLeadership.com Summary Rooted in Good Soil is one of several volumes in the Shapevine Missional Series on missional spirituality and discipleship. Each conveys similar themes as their titles on Missional Communities and
Parker J. Palmer, A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life. Jossey-Bass, 2009. Referenced in: Missional Lifestyle, Discipleship, Spirituality – Spirituality and Life Calling LifeandLeadership.com Summary Parker Palmer is one of the most respected voices on the spirituality of vocation. Although he is not usually associated with the missional conversation, his writings resonate with
R. Paul Stevens, The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective. Eerdmans Publishing, 2000. Referenced in: Missional Lifestyle, Discipleship, Spirituality – Missional Spirituality of Work LifeandLeadership.com Summary R. Paul Stevens is professor emeritus of marketplace theology and spirituality at Regent College in Vancouver and adjunct professor at Bakke Graduate University in Seattle
Darrell Cosden, The Heavenly Good of Earthly Work. Baker Academic, 2006. Prequel: Cosden, A Theology of Work Referenced in: Missional Lifestyle, Discipleship, Spirituality – Missional Spirituality of Work LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a rich spiritual theology of work, showing how the kingdom of God is manifested in the honorable work that makes up such a
Jonathan and Jennifer Campbell, The Way of Jesus: A Journey of Freedom for Pilgrims and Wanderers. Jossey-Bass / Leadership Network, 2005. Referenced in: Missional Lifestyle, Discipleship, Spirituality LifeandLeadership.com Summary The authors adopt the spirit found in much of the material on the “organic” church, believing that the church’s vitality in the current age may be
Phil Kenneson, Life on the Vine: Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit in Christian Community. IVP Books, 1999. Referenced in: Missional Lifestyle, Discipleship, Spirituality LifeandLeadership.com Summary Phil Kenneson is a recognized participant in the missional conversation and has authored books and papers that address the missional philosophy over against popular church-growth marketing techniques. In this
David Augsburger, Dissident Discipleship: A Spirituality of Self-Surrender, Love of God and Love of Neighbor. Brazos Press, 2006. Referenced in: Missional Lifestyle, Discipleship, Spirituality LifeandLeadership.com Summary Much of the material on spiritual formation is very inwardly focused, and in that respect is unhealthy both spiritually and psychologically. Several authors address this problem, but this volume
Helen Lee, The Missional Mom: Living With Purpose at Home and in the World. Moody Publishers, 2011. Referenced in: Missional Lifestyle, Discipleship, Spirituality – Children’s Spiritual Formation Through Missional Engagement LifeandLeaderhsip.com Summary This is a one-of-a-kind resource to inspire and mobilize mothers into missional living, not only in terms of how they raise children but
