{"product_id":"practicing-the-kings-economy-honoring-jesus-in-how-we-work-earn-spend-save-and-give-paperback-1","title":"Practicing the King's Economy: Honoring Jesus in How We Work, Earn, Spend, Save, and Give - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Rhodes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobby Holt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Fikkert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe church in the West is rediscovering the fact that God cares deeply for the poor. More and more, churches and individual Christians are looking for ways to practice economic discipleship, but it's hard to make progress when we are blind to our own entanglement in our culture's idolatrous economic beliefs and practices. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePracticing the King's Economy \u003c\/i\u003ecuts through much confusion and invites Christians to take their place within the biblical story of the \"King Jesus Economy.\" Through eye-opening true stories of economic discipleship in action, and with a solid exploration of six key biblical themes, the authors offer practical ways for God's people to earn, invest, spend, compensate, save, share, and give in ways that embody God's love and provision for the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Christopher J. H. Wright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is economic wisdom for humans with habits and desires, immersed in patterns and practices. Here is a model of economic discipleship that doesn't just tell you what to think but how to practically live in an economy of the kingdom. Here is a book that refuses idealism but is fueled by resurrection hope. But you can't pull this off on your own, so buy copies for your family, friends, and congregation.--\u003cb\u003eJames K. A. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e, professor of philosophy at Calvin College; author of \u003ci\u003eYou Are What You Love\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The authors show how biblical mandates work justice and equality in the real world. Their testimonies, grown out of their own experiences, will be life-giving for any reader who cares about economic neighborliness.\"--\u003cb\u003eWalter Brueggemann\u003c\/b\u003e, professor emeritus at Columbia Theological Seminary; author of The Prophetic Imagination \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is a powerfully practical book.\"--\u003cb\u003eJoel Belz\u003c\/b\u003e, founder of \u003ci\u003eWORLD\u003c\/i\u003e magazine \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is good--really good. I found myself thinking differently about the economy, the marketplace, the kingdom of God, his Word, and even why God put me here.\"--\u003cb\u003eHenry Kaestner\u003c\/b\u003e, managing principal of Sovereign's Capital; cofounder and former CEO of Bandwidth \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is an incredibly helpful tool for all Christians who desire to live a countercultural life for the common good, especially as it relates to their money and resources.\"--\u003cb\u003eGabe Lyons\u003c\/b\u003e, coauthor of Good Faith; founder of Q \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Rhodes\u003c\/b\u003e is director of community transformation at the Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies, where he heads up efforts to equip pastors and community development practitioners with theologically informed tools for community transformation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobby Holt\u003c\/b\u003e is senior pastor at North Shore Fellowship in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and teacher and theological dean for the Chattanooga Institute for Faith and Work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Fikkert\u003c\/b\u003e is founder and president of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. He is the coauthor of several books, including \u003ci\u003eWhen Helping Hurts\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFrom Dependence to Dignity\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Rhodes\u003c\/b\u003e is the director of community development and an instructor at the Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies, where he heads up efforts to equip urban pastors and community development practitioners with theologically informed tools for community transformation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobby Holt\u003c\/b\u003e is the senior pastor at North Shore Fellowship in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and teacher and theological dean for the Chattanooga Institute for Faith and Work. He teaches theology of work and New Testament courses for the Chattanooga Fellows Initiative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Fikkert\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and president of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College, where he also serves as a professor of economics and community development. He is the coauthor of several books, including \u003ci\u003eWhen Helping Hurts\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFrom Dependence to Dignity\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 318\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 17, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42592649904224,"sku":"9780801075742","price":42.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/eHNEVUV3NG5OREp2SkV1S3pmNlJzUT09.webp?v=1771462459","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/practicing-the-kings-economy-honoring-jesus-in-how-we-work-earn-spend-save-and-give-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}