Synopses & Reviews
Conversations with Three Generations of Pastors about Church, Ministry, and CultureFaith of My Fathers is three generations of Americanpastors telling their life stories in the context of thechurch. Together, this grandfather, father, and two sonsmanifest the sweep of history extending from the goodold days of the 1950s to the postmodern shift of today.Ranging from politics to parenting to UFOs, no topic isoff limits. Often heated and always engaging, this familydialogue provides perspective on the things that thechurch owes to its grandparents and parents, while at thesame time affirming the need for today's church to defineitself. These intimate conversations articulate what itreally means to nurture a missional Christianity whileloving, honoring, and embracing the generations thathave gone before.
Synopsis
Faith of My Fathers is three generations of American pastors telling their life stories in the context of the church. Together, this grandfather, father and three sons manifest a sweeping history extending from the 'good ol' days' of the 1950s to the postmodern shift through the new millennium.Politics, parenting, racism---no topic is off limits and no holds are barred. Often heated and always engaging, this family dialogue provides unique perspectives on the things that church owes to its grandparents and parents while affirming the need for today's church to define itself. These intimate conversations articulate what it really means to nurture a missional Christianity while loving, honoring, and embracing the generations that have gone before.