What Church of God leaders are reading

Last week I received a packet of books and materials pertaining to the upcoming Strategic Planning Conference of the Church of God in Nashville, July 23-25. I am a registered delegate representing the Central California Association.

 

Delegates are being asked to prepare themselves by reading two books so that we address "the strategic questions facing the Church of God resulting in how the church carries out its strategic goals". Special study guides have also been prepared.

 

For those of you not attending the conference, here are the two books that we are reading. You may want to get ahold of these yourselves so that this dialogue can extend beyond the conference.

 

The Scandal of the Evangelical Conscience: Why Are Christians Living Just Like the Rest of the World, by Ronald J. Sider. Excellent book, from what I've already read. Sider soundly attacks the hypocrisy of American Christianity, and emphasizes sanctification and its practical implications. Strong message that should easily resonate with Church of God readers (although why aren't we writing books like this?).

 

Well Connected: Releasing Power, Restoring Hope Through Kingdom Partnerships, by Phill Butler.