Synopses & Reviews
Nuclear warfare. Religious jihads. Genetic engineering run amuck.
Are we nearing the end of the world as we know it? A few vocal futurists have publicly admitted that we are likely to destroy ourselves by the year 2050. Many more say that for the first time in human history we cannot confidently predict the broad outlines of the human condition a mere 50 years from now.
Join futurist Mark Hatch in this absorbing—and alarming—wake-up call on why many of today’s scientists and futurists believe the end is near. Hatch will examine credible doomsday scenarios and compare them with the biblical indicators of the last days. Then, he’ll invite you to explore with him what this means for Christians.
In Hatch’s first book, Boiling Point, released in January of 2001, he told us that within the decade we would see: blackouts and rolling brownouts (like those that have since hit both coasts), the danger of new infectious diseases (West Nile Virus, specifically), an increase in terrorism (with the likely development of ultra-violent extremism), and the use of video to distribute terror images globally (such as filmed beheadings).
What’s next for our fragile planet? Read The End to discover what the last chapter holds in store.
"Living each day to the fullest is easier when you think the end is near. Mark will blow your mind... it's near."
—Kirk Cameron
Actor, Cohost of The Way of the Master television program
“The End is one of the finest books I’ve read in the last five to ten years. Outstanding, just outstanding!”
—Elmer Towns
Author, Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough
Synopsis
Two decades ago a groundbreaking book called "The Frog in the Kettle" changed what we believe about the evangelical Church and its influence in America. Subsequent books by George Barna have become must reading for church leaders and concerned Christians everywhere. Now Barna takes a fresh look at the Church-where we stand and where we are headed-at the dawn of the new millennium. With revealing statistics from cutting-edge research that illustrate the changing beliefs and attitudes in our society today, this book will clearly show the Church is at a crucial juncture in history-a time of rapid change in which we must begin to anticipate the world's needs in order to meet them.
Synopsis
A few vocal futurists have publicly admitted that we are likely to destroy ourselves by the year 2050. Many more admit that, for the first time in human history, we cannot confidently predict the broad outlines of the human condition a mere 50 years from now. Here is a fascinating look at why many of today’s scientists and futurists believe the end is near and how that should inform our Christian journey. Pointing out that secular and Christian observers can already see that we have entered the final season, this resource explores credible doomsday scenarios and compares those theories with the biblical indicators of the very last days. This is a call to live our lives with commitment and consistency in light of the end’s reality and proximity.
About the Author
GEORGE BARNA is the founder and directing leader of The Barna Group, a full service marketing research company in Ventura, California, that specializes in research for Christian ministries. George Barna is the best-selling author of books, such as
Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, Grow Your Church from the Outside In, The Frog in the Kettle and
Boiling Point. He is also the publisher of The Barna Update, a free biweekly research report published online at www.barna.org.
MARK HATCH is a professional member of the World Futures Society and ran a major futures research project for a Fortune 500 company. He has worked with numerous renowned futures-related institutions including the MIT Media Lab, The Institute for the Future, and the Global Business Network. He has been quoted in Wired and Computerworld, has presented at various technology conferences and made numerous radio appearances. Besides being a former Green Beret, Mark co-authored Boiling Point with George Barna, holds an M.B.A. from the Drucker Center at the Claremont Graduate University and a B.A. in Economics from the University of California at Irvine. He lives with his wife and two sons in Southern California.