Joy for the World: How Christianity Lost Its Cultural Influence and Can Begin Rebuilding It

Written by Greg Forster, Collin Hansen and Timothy J Keller

Narrated by David Cochran Heath

Many of us recognize the declining influence of the church today. And while we may be interested in doing something to reverse the trend, few of us realize we are part of the problem-especially when we engage the culture in ways that prevent the joy of God from being seen. Greg Forster comes to our aid by first laying out the historical factors that have contributed to the church's loss of influence in our society today. He then explores the significance of foundational practices such as preaching, worship, and discipleship-showing how the Holy Spirit uses them to produce joy in us that changes our churches, families, offices, and communities. With contagious passion, Forster helps us understand the impact of Spirit-produced transformation, and encourages us to embrace God's missional call to joyfully reach out to the world as the bride of Christ.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ChristianAudio.com
• Release date: Feb 28, 2014
• ISBN: 9781610457842

Greg Forster

Greg Forster (PhD, Yale University) serves as the director of the Oikonomia Network at the Center for Transformational Churches at Trinity International University. He is a senior fellow at the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, the editor of the blog Hang Together, and a frequent conference speaker.