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    A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing
    A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing
    A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing
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    A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing

    Written by Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer

    Narrated by Michael Beck

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    What is the way forward for the church?
    Tragically, in recent years, Christians have gotten used to revelations of abuses of many kinds in our most respected churches―from Willow Creek to Harvest, from Southern Baptist pastors to Sovereign Grace churches. Respected author and theologian Scot McKnight and former Willow Creek member Laura Barringer wrote this book to paint a pathway forward for the church.

    We need a better way. The sad truth is that churches of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. Abuses occur most frequently when Christians neglect to create a culture that resists abuse and promotes healing, safety, and spiritual growth.

    How do we keep these devastating events from repeating themselves? We need a map to get us from where we are today to where we ought to be as the body of Christ. That map is in a mysterious and beautiful little Hebrew word in Scripture that we translate “good,” the word tov.

    In this book, McKnight and Barringer explore the concept of tov―unpacking its richness and how it can help Christians and churches rise up to fulfill their true calling as imitators of Jesus.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTyndale House Publishers
    Release dateOct 6, 2020
    ISBN9781496453235
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    Scot McKnight

    Dr. Scot McKnight is professor of New Testament at Northern Theological Seminary in Lombard, Illinois. He is the author of more than fifty books, including the popular The Jesus Creed and the recent release, The Hum of Angels. Dr. Scot McKnight is a world-renowned speaker, writer, and professor of the Church. He is a recognized authority on the historical Jesus, early Christianity, and the New Testament. His blog, Jesus Creed, is a leading Christian blog that logs 3 million page views per year, attracting 275,000 page views per month. His blog draws primarily a Christian readership; one that is looking for intellectual engagement and thoughtful analysis of Scripture, Theology, and Culture. A sought after speaker, he has been interviewed on several radio and television programs as well as spoken at numerous local churches, conferences, colleges, and seminaries in the United States and around the world. Scot McKnight is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and the Society for New Testament Studies.

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    • 5/5
      So many insightful and important truths about goodness that is missing from our churches because we are more focused on the organization and brand than on people. I will make this an annual read.
    • 5/5
      I believe this is a must read for every believer. I have personally seen the destruction caused by narcissistic ‘business’ men in the pulpit.
    • 5/5
      Very revealing and redemptive. Every church, denominational and ministry leader in America should read this book!
    • 5/5
      Every church and pastor should read this book and seek to shape their culture after the goodness of God it emphasizes.
    • 5/5
      The book is very contextual and necessary for christianity today.
    • 5/5
      This book is fantastic. I found it deeply helpful, healing and HOPE-FULL. Sooooo so appreciate you writing this (& having it narrated!)