Four new arrivals that I hope to read/blog over the holidays:

church turned inside outChurch Turned Inside Out by Linda Bergquist and Allan Karr. I am into chapter three of this one. The book is subtitled “A Guide for Designers, Refiners, and Re-Aligners.” While talking about the importance of new church designs, Linda and Allan emphasize that every church is a neccesary original. Here is a short interview with Linda and Allan from Leadership Network.

Introducing the Missional Church: What It Is, Why It Matters, How to Become One by Alan Roxburgh and Scott Boren.

Sent and Gathered: A Worship Manual for the Missional Church by Clayton Schmit.

When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . And Ourselves by Brian Fikkert and Steve Cobertt.

Introducing the Missional ChurchSent and GatheredWhen Helping Hurts