A seat at the table : a generation reimagining its place in the church

Why are so many 20- and 30-something Christians disappearing from the church? They are told how much the church wants young people, yet there is growing suspicion among young believers about who is in and who is out of the scope of Christian orthodoxy. Through this suspicion, a rift between the generations has emerged. In the face of frustration, of being cut out because they don t seem to fit, young believers often take their gifts and leave the church. This book helps those who feel displaced by this generational collision to find a sense of place and welcome with a church that is still becoming all that God wants it to be.If you are a young person who wonders if there is a place in the church for someone like you, or if you want to know if your own church can be the kind of body in which young people are welcome, A Seat at the Table will give you a new personal and kingdom perspective. Embrace the challenge to re-imagine your relationship with the church in light of this generational collision , not seeing it as an unredeemable rift, but as an opportunity to give and receive hospitality. Why are so many 20- and 30-something Christians disappearing from the church?They are told how much the church wants young people, yet there is growing suspicion among young believers about who is in and who is out of the scope of Christian orthodoxy. Through this suspicion, a rift between the generations has emerged. In the face of frustration, of being cut out because they don't seem to fit, young believers often take their gifts and leave the church.This book helps those who feel displaced by this generational collision to find a sense of place and welcome with a church that is still becoming all that God wants it to be. If you are a young person who wonders if there is a place in the church for someone like you, or if you want to know if your own church can be the kind of body in which young people are welcome, A Seat at the Table will give you a new personal and kingdom perspective. Embrace the challenge to re-imagine your relationship with the church in light of this generational collision, not seeing it as an unredeemable rift, but as an opportunity to give and receive hospitality. The security of the Christian is complete and entire, wanting nothing. There are, however, some pervasive—and dangerous—notions as the nature of Christian security. A false security, reasons the author, is worse than none at all, for it can breed carelessness and unfounded confidence. In this classic study, W. T. Purkiser presents a well articulated discussion of the great biblical promises that will safeguard our souls and keep us from presumptuous sin. Purkiser's purpose is that we comprehend—and experience—the true security promised to all of Gods children. Asking for crumbs Hold the religion Is this a fake ID? Sphereless A tea party for two Shrimp civiche at midnight Do eye need you? A sad day at Safeway Set another place at the table Conclusion: coffee with papa.