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At last, written by and for those who love God but struggle to belong to the church, comes a book which breathes excitement and hope. Why, the authors ask, are Christians across the Western world leaving the church in such alarming numbers? Could it be that God is using discontent to nudge us towards change? The Prodigal Project argues passionately that we need to revitalise our worship, our spirituality and our theology if the church is to remain faithful in the third millennium. Mark Riddell, Mark Pierson and Cathy Kirkpatrick have discovered in 'alternative worship' a movement which is culturally relevant, creative and community-based. Here mystery encounters multi-media, the radical is infused with the old and familiar, the traditional and contemporary are combined. The ideas and resources contained in the Project explode into spectacular life when viewed on the accompanying CD-ROM, which contains music, video, animations and extras. This is much more than a book; it is a beginning. Passionate, messy, honest, funny, The Prodigal Project will inspire those who long to set out on a pilgrimage of their own, to discover more authentic ways of worshipping, and responding to, the adventurous and irrepressible God, made real to us in Jesus Christ.
About the author
Mike Riddell is the author of novels, non-fiction books, plays, and a screenwriter for feature films. He holds a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Otago. He has published internationally with volumes available in several languages. He resides in Central Otago, New Zealand, where he is principal of a small publishing company.
Summary
A resource manual with a related CD-ROM, aimed mainly at 20- to 40-year-olds, who want theological, spiritual, emotional, cultural and political assistance in their journey into the emerging church. It takes a slightly zany, practical approach, balancing theory with storytelling and comment.
