Church Planting in Post-Christian Soil
Theology and Practice
Christopher James
Reviews and Awards
Ten Outstanding Books of 2017 in Mission Studies, International Bulletin of Mission Research
Gold in Theology Award, Illumination Book Awards
"The strength of his work lies in his synthesis of work across different fields James consistently shows not only answers, but a system for questioning and reconsidering established forms and practices. It allows his work to be applicable in multiple ways, and opens up an ecumenism that should be useful in the church's more general movement as well as specific locales."--Justin Cober-Lake, Englewood Review of Books
"Both theologically astute and empirically grounded - it is a rare combination, and it is that combination that allows Christopher James to draw practical wisdom from the experience of a diverse range of new Seattle churches. It is a story worth reading for anyone interested in the future shape of American congregations." --Nancy T. Ammerman, author of Pillars of Faith: American Congregations and Their Partners
"Among the very top works in its field to emerge in the past few years. It offers a major contribution to the fields of missiology, evangelism, ecclesiology, and theological ethnography."--The Reverend Christian Scharen, Vice President of Applied Research, The Center for the Study of Theological Education, Auburn Theological Seminary
"Seattle has been at the forefront in generating new forms of Church. Christopher James has produced an acute and nuanced study of the changing nature of churches in this important setting. This is a major contribution to the developing field of Ecclesiology and Ethnography and a must read for anyone interested in mission and the changing nature of the Church."--Pete Ward, Department of Theology and Religion, St. John's College, Durham University
