Publisher's Synopsis
Close to 90% of Canadians say they still believe in God, yet less than 15% go to church on a regular basis. Why is there such a disconnect between church and culture? They're Just Not That Into You: The Church's Search for Relevancy in the 21st Century explores this question. Author Stephen Harper delves into the curious shift that has occurred in western society, studying the cultural nuances affecting the church's ability to significantly influence the world around it. So is there a solution? They're Just Not That Into You investigates this reality and offers some practical solutions. "Through rich theological reflection, sociological evaluation, scientific survey and sharing the stories of rooted Christian communities, Stephen Harper offers the Canadian - and global - church a valuable resource for engaging and adapting our faith practices for the advance of the missio dei in our post-modern, pluralistic realities. We need churches who are willing to release their agenda's in submission to the work Jesus desires to do in the lives of the individuals and communities we have been called. Harper's work and experience offers a framework through which to do just that." -- Jon Huckins is on staff with NieuCommunities, is theCo-Founder of The Global Immersion Project & author of Thin Places & Teaching Through the Art of Storytelling"
