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"An invigorating look at the current state of the American church and what might be done to move it forward."--Publishers Weekly
The American church faces a discipleship crisis. Instead of following the values of Jesus, many Christians are chasing after what our culture prizes: power, money, and political influence.
In Your Jesus Is Too American, Baptist pastor Steve Bezner invites Christians to rediscover what Jesus treasured and incorporate those kingdom values into the church's witness.
With a pastoral voice, Bezner shares the lessons he has been teaching in his church community for 11 years--humble service rather than worldly success, healing relationships across religious and ethnic divides, repairing harm against marginalized groups, giving generously, and providing a political witness rooted in the local church. Bezner shows that Jesus's vision of discipleship points toward a different way of being in the world.
The book offers a welcome perspective for church leaders and congregants alike who are frustrated with the way many churches pursue values that are not in line with Jesus's teachings and are worried about the American church's credibility crisis. It includes a foreword by Beth Moore.
Contents
Contents
Foreword by Beth Moore
1. Hidden Treasure: (Re)Discovering Jesus Values
2. Heaven Help Us: Imagination and Kingdom Practice
3. Power Hungry: Jesus on Humility and Service
4. There Is No Them: Jesus on Enemy Love
5. Money Talks: Jesus on Possessions and the Poor
6. With Pleasure: Jesus on Sexuality
7. God and Country: Jesus on Politics
8. Black and White: Jesus on Race
9. Royal Pain: Jesus on Suffering
10. Get Busy Dying: Jesus on Finding Life in Death
