Staying Awake: The Gospel for Changemakers

by Tyler Sit

Overview

Social justice work draws many young people to activism, only to quickly burn out. In this inspirational "love letter" to activists, seekers, new believers, and the "spiritual but not religious," pastor-activist Tyler Sit shares how a spiritual community with Jesus at the center supports and sustains our social justice work together. Sit outlines nine practices of Christian community to transform the world and live a meaningful life: worship; centering marginalized voices; spiritual practices; life together groups; sabbath; leadership development; generosity; planting; and putting it all together. Contemporary cartoons, illustrations, and poetry throughout the book engage readers in the revolutionary way of life offered in Christian community and shares a new understanding of what it means to be Christian and practice the way of Jesus.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780827235526
Publisher:	APG Sales & Distribution
Publication date:	04/06/2021
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Rev. Tyler Sit has had the immense pleasure of being the church planter of New City Church, a church that focuses on environmental justice. He is a lover of Minnesota, a United Methodist pastor, and the son of a Chinese immigrant. Tyler earned a BS in Communication Studies from Boston University and Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, and he has lived in four continents. He has formal training as a prison chaplain, community organizer, and social entrepreneur. When he's not at New City, you'll find Tyler wandering around the Mississippi River.

New City has been featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic, Minnesota Public Radio, and more.

Table of Contents

Opening: Why We Stay Awake xv

Some Trigger Warnings xxvii

Introduction xxix

Chapter 1 Worship Staying Awake to Love 1

Chapter 2 Centering Marginalized Voices Staying Awake to Empire 23

Chapter 3 Prayer Staying Awake to Our Lives 61

Chapter 4 Groups Staying Awake to Community 85

Chapter 5 Sabbath Staying Awake to Stillness 105

Chapter 6 Leadership Development Staying Awake to the Movement 127

Chapter 7 Generosity Staying Awake to Gratitude 153

Chapter 8 Planting Staying Awake to the Future 177

Chapter 9 Putting It All Together Staying Awake to Wholeness 197

Epilogue Staying Awake during the George Floyd Uprising 209