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By Stetzer and Bird Viral Churches is one of the most important books I’ve read in a long time and could possibly become a church planting classic. It’s message is so simple –

Snyder, HowardEarth Currents (Abingdon Press) examines from a global perspective eight cultural trends that he believes will occur between 1990-2030. Chapters Five and Twelve are especially helpful for those concerned about environmental ministries.

An excellent book every leader ought to read to discover what is not quite right with some of the emergent/emerging movement.  For an article on the subject click here

Smith Jr., ChuckThe End of the World As We Know It (Colorado Springs, CO, Waterbrook Press, 2001) 235 pages, hardback, $17.95. Obtain from Waterbrook Press, 2375 Telstar Drive, Suite 160, Colorado Springs, CO

Slaughter, Michael Out On The Edge Michael Slaughter is pastor of Ginghamsburg UMC in Tipp City, Ohio, the church leading the multimedia revolution in the thriving Redwood Churches. Slaughter shares his hands-on insight

Slaughter, Michael and Bird, WarrenReal Followers: Beyond Virtual Christianity Real Followers: Beyond Virtual Christianity, by Michael Slaughter with Warren Bird, (Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1999), 203 pages, paperback $12.00. Obtain from Abingdon Press,