When Did We Start Forgetting God?: The Root of the Evangelical Crisis and Hope for the Future

by Mark Galli, Richard J. Foster (Foreword by)

Overview

The former editor in chief of the acclaimed magazine Christianity Today offers a compelling look at the state of evangelicalism and hope for the future.
In arguably one of the most divisive and polarizing eras, evangelicals are faced with a profound crisis of confidence. It is a crisis that has many dimensions―political, biblical, and theological―as well as a crisis of spiritual formation and discipleship.

What ultimately is at the root of this crisis?

Mark Galli encourages us to turn our attention away from the politics of the moment, the social issues being discussed online, and the debate du jour among Christians. He asks us instead to take a long and hard look at what’s missing in our spirituality. In an incisive and thought-provoking book, Mark Galli helps us slow down and spend time reflecting on our ultimate priority.

A must-read for anyone interested in contemplating the future of the church.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781414373614
Publisher:	Tyndale House Publishers
Publication date:	04/07/2020
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	1,042,361
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Mark Galli is the former editor in chief of Christianity Today magazine. He Was previously an editor with Christian History and Leadership magazines. He is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary (MDiv) and was a pastor for 10 years. Mark is the author of numerous books on prayer, preaching, and pastoral ministry, including Jesus Mean and Wild: The Unexpected Love of an Untamable God. He and his wife live in Illinois.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Introduction 1

Part 1 The Crisis

Chapter 1 Monomaniacs for God 11

Chapter 2 We Have Forgotten God 27

Part 2 The Church

Chapter 3 Rethinking the Church: The Problem with a Missional Mind-Set 45

Chapter 4 Rethinking the Church: A Biblical Picture 53

Chapter 5 Rethinking the Church: A More Balanced Diet 71

Chapter 6 The Focus of Worship 83

Chapter 7 What Ever Happened to Communion? 93

Chapter 8 Back to the Bible 101

Chapter 9 And Now, the Star of Our Show … 111

Chapter 10 Making Small Groups Bigger in Purpose 123

Part 3 Deepening Desire

Chapter 11 Shaping Desire 137

Chapter 12 Love and Loathing 149

Chapter 13 The World, the Flesh, the Devil, and Religion 155

Chapter 14 No Other Gods 171

Chapter 15 Remember the Sabbath 183

Chapter 16 The Bible Tells Me So 191

Chapter 17 Contemplative Prayer 201

Chapter 18 Suffering 209

Chapter 19 Confession 217

Chapter 20 Loving the Neighbor While Loving God 227

Acknowledgments 237

Notes 239

About the Author 245

What People are Saying About This

Collin Hansen

Mark Galli thinks we have an evangelical crisis. So we’d be wise to listen.

Tish Harrison Warren

Helpful, rich, and vital for any who care about the church.

Samuel Rodriguez

An excellent rubric for those of us committed to changing the world in the name of Jesus.