If the Church Were Christian - Rediscovering the Values of Jesus

"[Philip Gulley's] vision of Christianity is grounded, gripping, and filled with uncommon sense. He is building bridges instead of boundaries, and such wisdom is surely needed now." --Richard Rohr, O.F.M, author of Everything Belongs Quaker minister Philip Gulley, author of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love , returns with If the Church Were Christian : a challenging and thought-provoking examination of the author's vision for today's church... if Christians truly followed the core values of Jesus Christ. Fans of Shane Claiborne, Rob Bell, and unChristian will find much to discuss in If the Church Were Christian , as will anyone interested in the future of this institution.

About the author

Philip Gulley is a Quaker minister, writer, husband, and father. He is the bestselling author of Front Porch Tales, the acclaimed Harmony series, and is coauthor of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love. Gulley lives with his wife and two sons in Indiana, and is a frequent speaker at churches, colleges, and retreat centers across the country.

Summary

“[Philip Gulley’s] vision of Christianity is grounded, gripping, and filled with uncommon sense. He is building bridges instead of boundaries, and such wisdom is surely needed now.” —Richard Rohr, O.F.M, author of Everything Belongs
Quaker minister Philip Gulley, author of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love, returns with If the Church Were Christian: a challenging and thought-provoking examination of the author’s vision for today’s church… if Christians truly followed the core values of Jesus Christ. Fans of Shane Claiborne, Rob Bell, and unChristian will find much to discuss in If the Church Were Christian, as will anyone interested in the future of this institution.

Product details

• Authors: Philip Gulley, Gulley Philip
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.02.2010
• EAN: 9780061698767
• ISBN: 978-0-06-169876-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 21 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION: Christianity / General, RELIGION: Inspirational, RELIGION: Christianity / Quaker, RELIGION: CHRISTIAN THOUGHT, RELIGION: Christian Theology / General, RELIGION: Spirituality, RELIGION: CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, RELIGION: Christian Church / General, RELIGION: Christian Living / Inspirational, RELIGION: Christian Ministry / Children, RELIGION: Christian Theology / Ethics, BIBLES: Christian Standard Bible / Study, RELIGION: Ethics, RELIGION: Faith, RELIGION: Christian Theology / Ecclesiology