Following Jesus : journeys in [radical] discipleship : essays in honor of Ronald J. Sider

A book of highly readable essays by followers of Jesus who have been influenced by or worked alongside Ron Sider during his 40 years of ministry and leadership of Evangelicals for Social Action. This book combines solid biblical scholarship with real-world examples of radical discipleship and features entries from Dean Trulear, Tony Campolo, Heidi Unruh, David Gushee, and many pioneers of the progressive evangelical movement. Ronald J. Sider and the organization that he founded, Evangelicals for Social Action, are most respected for their pioneering work in the area of evangelical social concern. However, Sider's great contribution to social justice is but a part of a larger vision--namely, biblical discipleship. His works, which span more than four decades, have guided the faithful to be authenitc gospel-bearers in ecclesial, cultural and political arenas. This book honors Ron Sider, by bringing together a group of scholar-activisits, old and young, to reflect upon the gospel and its radical implications for the 21st century. (back cover)