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Summary: The Tides of Change - Catch the Wave!
Review: Conversations recorded in 1995 between Leonard Sweet, at the time the Dean of the Theological School at Drew University, Madison, NJ, and Rick Warren, Senior Pastor of Saddleback Community Church, Orange County, CA.Although I was somewhat familiar with Leonard Sweet's writings this was my first exposure to Rick Warren. This audio book is a great introduction to both of these cutting edge Christian leaders! Although set up almost as an interview, primarily with Sweet interviewing Warren, the recording has a feel of listening in on a living room conversation between the two men, it "feels" natural, not staged. The discussions range from a bit of personal history in their ministerial journeys, to some observations of the current "state of the church", to a call to seek out the leading edge of the next wave of ministry in the 21st century. Much of Warren's material comes from his book, The Purpose Driven Church, published around the same time. Sweet, a cutting edge historian, philosopher, author, and commentator on Christian life and ministry, adds some wonderful commentary of his own to Warren's ideas. I was especially "grabbed" by Warren's concept of ministry as surfing - how to recognize a rideable wave, how to climb on the board, how to ride the wave, how to get off again, and especially, how and where the wave begins. Sweet and Warren's books are much more in-depth than is possible on two 60 minute tapes but The Tides of Change is a great introduction to the ministries and philosophies of both men. I would highly recommend this audio book to anyone attempting to lead a struggling church through the swirling "Tides of Change" in today's world!
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