A New and Right Spirit: Creating an Authentic Church in a Consumer Culture

By Rick Barger

Book Overview

In a postmodern culture shaped by consumerism, it's little wonder that there is confusion about what the church is supposed to be in the 21st century. In A New and Right Spirit, Rick Barger argues passionately for congregations to reexamine what it means to be an "authentic church" in a culture where authenticity is hard to come by. He demonstrates the pitfalls of technical solutions to congregational problems and shows the way to making adaptive change. Recognizing the spiritual needs of a success-oriented society, he exhorts leaders to turn away from the story of our culture and to return to the story of the church that is grounded in Christ and the resurrection.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566993067
• ISBN13: 9781566993067
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Angie M.

I had read this book this past summer. I purchased three more copies to send to other people. He 'gets it.' Barger understands what Jesus was saying. He outlines how the church or religion has bound us up and has made the gracious free gift of grace, not free any more. Excellent book. This book is not just for those leading in the church setting. It can be used to help 'every day people' understand what the church was really meant to do and how authentic Jesus and the Church are. I will continue to buy copies of this book and send it along to friends and family :).