The Divine Commodity

Just finished reading this book. I really love books that make me think and this one really stoked the grey matter. I have been a pastor for 34 years and I must admit I have followed many of the trends and fads of ministry. I have done the conferences and the how-to books. Skye Jethani made me stop and think why I have done many of things I have done in ministry. Here is info from the back cover:

From the back cover: A growing number of people are distrubed by the values exhibited by the contemporary church. Worship has become entertainment, the church has become a shopping mall, and God has become a consumable product. Through Scripture, history, engaging narrative, and the inspiring art of Vincent van Gogh, The Divine Commodity explores spiritual practices that liberate our imaginations to live as Christ’s people in a consumer culture opposed to the values of his kingdom. Each chapter will open your eyes to how consumerism has distorted our faith and equip you to live differently. The Divine Commodity articulates what so many have been feeling and offers hope for the future of a post-consumer Christianity.

I wish every pastor would read this book and every Christian who wonders about the future of the church in America. Be forewarned this book will make you think and question many of your assumptions.

And at no extra charge you will learn some neat things about the painter Vincent van Gogh.