Book Review: Think Christianly

Think Christianly, written by Jonathan Morrow, takes a close look at culture and describes what it means to have a Christian worldview. How do we apply the Scriptures in a postmodern culture that claims that truth is relative? How do we respond to issues of importance in our 21^st-century world? This is the intersection of faith and culture.

Various chapters in the book address issues relevant to our world today, including topics such as abortion, cloning, evolution, the environment, politics, economics, pornography, homosexuality, media, and other issues that some Christians are uncomfortable addressing in the church today. But shouldn’t the church be the place that people can come with their questions? Instead of being afraid to acknowledge doubts and questions, the author encourages congregations to discuss such topics on Sunday morning, creating a safe spot for individuals to explore their questions and beliefs and helping them to think on these issues and how they will engage with these cultural issues each day. The book offers ideas to help churches engage the culture and become the embodiment of truth and love.

At the end of each chapter, the author suggests a list of resources related to that chapter’s subject. There is also a short interview at the end of the chapter with an individual regarding the topic at hand. Since I serve in children’s ministry, the chapter on training the next generation especially captured my interest. The author interviewed Reggie Joiner, founder of the reThink Group and leader of the Orange movement, connecting church and home. Developing a Christian worldview needs to start at a young age. As we prepare children to enter the real world and face these cultural issues, how can we best equip them to know God and experience a daily relationship with Him? How can we help them grow as they navigate through their questions and develop an authentic faith? How can we help them connect the truth they are learning and discovering to everyday life? Check out Think Christianly to learn more.

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book from Zondervan as part of the Think Christianly blog tour on the Engaging Church site.