Book Review: Radical Reformission....
I told Adam Feldman (notice the Crimson color) that I would give him my impression of The Radical Reformission by Mark Driscoll. So here it is:
Driscoll is a passionate guy. He is the pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, WA. I hate it when books that challenge my set in stone beliefs! Of course, sometimes the old pharisee comes out in me and it hurts to get rid of the huge tree sticking out of my eye. Driscoll challenged me to be more missional in my approach to evangelism. I have been going to coffee shops, weight rooms and elsewhere for years trying to connect with the unchurched. Being a chaplain for Marketplace Ministries has been the best way for me to be around the unchurched.
I'll be honest the chapter on "the sin of not drinking lite beer" was a little much for this southern boy. He talked about the sin of abstinence and that is a little over the top for me. The best part for me was how believers have no unchurched friends. That is a shame! Jesus said not to be of the world but He did not want us out of the world.
I also like the fact he was hard on liberal theology. Postmodern/emerging churches often get a bad rap. Driscoll points out their are liberal churches in all spectrums. We need to be relevant without selling out!
The book was very insightful and I plan to read his newest book. We need more Reformission Christians!
[Update] Jamie Wooten mentioned that I forgot to rate the book. New rating system out of a possible 5 hockey sticks. I give Radical Reformission 4.5
posted by Kevin Bussey at 5/12/2006 09:32:00 AM
11 Comments:
Kevin,
You rate your BBQ joints on the pig scale. What is your scale for books and what rating would you give this one?
Btw, maroon color looks much better than crimson!
I rate it a 4.5 out of 5. I added it to my must reads. I have a one chapter rule on books. If it doesn't capture my attention after one chapter I dump it. There are too many good books to read and so little time!
i prefer the orange on the cover of his book.
Joe,
I'm sure you would!
Kevin,
I am from the Charlotte area and recently moved out of state. What church you at there?
Joy,
Cliff
Cliff,
I'm @ Durham Memorial in NW Charlotte. This side of town is about to bust. The NW section ofI-485 opens in August!
I'll never catch up with my reading if people don't quit posting book reviews like this!
lol Art!
I know what you are saying!
kevin~ rooooll tide! i can't wait until football season. holy crap!
anyway, i really dug the chapter on beer. i didn't "hear" him say that abstinence was a sin. he was making the point about syncretism and sectarianism. the sectarianism was the sin; legalistic abstinence being the symptom. ultimately, i think he's for abstaining if and for the right reasons, such as a history of drunkenness, willingness to set aside your freedom for the sake of others, etc.
did i mention "roooooll tide!?" (we all know that you get orange when you leave red paint out in the sun too long... it's just a sad shadow of crimson. that's all it is. muhahaha!)
first-in response to adam-I've got to say "Go Gators!"
Kevin, I would really recommend that you read Driscoll's new book, Confessions of a Refomission Rev. - in it he actually apologizes somewhat for his attitude towards those that don't drink which I thought was pretty mature for him. I think he realizes that, although our attitude about alcohol has been far too non-biblical for far too long, that doens't necessitate that everyone drinks like he does.
I loved the book as well, though! 4.5 out of 5 is right on!
Adam,
Roll Tide! Actually Mark did say that. It may have been sarcasim. I loved the book though.
Micah,
I'm planning to read it too. Thanks for the recommendation.
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