num_pages: 256
description: In a time of compromise and disillusionment God is calling his people to a movement of beautiful resistance. We live in a time when our culture is becoming increasingly shallow coarse and empty. Radical shifts in the areas of sexuality ethics technology secular ideologies and religion have caused the once-familiar landscape of a generation ago to be virtually unrecognizable. Yet rather than shine as a beacon of light the church often is silent or accommodating. This isnt a new phenomenon. During World War II pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was deeply troubled by the compromise in the German church. Their capitulation to the Nazi party brought shame and dishonor to the gospel. In response he helped create an underground movement of churches that trained disciples and ultimately sought to renew the church and culture of the day. In our compromised church we need new underground movements of discipleship and resistance. Widely respected New York pastor Jon Tyson unveils a revived vision for faithful discipleshipone that dares to renew culture restore credibility and replace compromise with conviction. For all who have felt this conflict in the soul between who we are and who God calls us to be Beautiful Resistance is a bold invitation to reclaim whats been lostregardless of the cost.Praise for Beautiful Resistance Beautiful Resistance is one of the most compelling and defiant books Ive read in a long time. I love Jons radical no-messing vision of the church as a prophetic community. This is a wake-up call for us all from the heart of a man who lives his message loves his city and serves his Lord with a passion and intelligence destined to become less rare. Pete Greig founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement
language: English
title: Beautiful Resistance: The Joy of Conviction in a Culture of Compromise
publisher: Multnomah