For twenty years, Outreach Magazine has featured a list of publications that they hope will equip and edify those serving in outreach-oriented ministries. Gordon-Conwell alumni and faculty are among this year’s commended authors.

preaching-to-a-divided-nation-matthew-kim-and-paul-hoffmanPreaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity, by adjunct professor Dr. Paul Hoffman (MDiv ’13) and Dr. Matthew Kim (MDiv ’02) was awarded Leadership Resource of the Year.

“Expert scholar-practitioners in homiletics and reconciliation, proffer a 7-step model that empowers pastors to use their influence to bring about healing, unity, and peace. They share preaching themes, sample sermons, reflection questions, an accountability covenant, and more.”

 

voices-of-lament-natasha-sistrunk-robinsonVoice of Lament: Reflections on Brokenness and Hope in a World Longing for Justice, by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson (MACL ’14) was highly recommended in the Social Issues category.

“For anyone who longs to better express and understand the beauty of lament held in holy tension with hope and love, this extraordinary collection presents both well-known and new voices from various ethnic and people groups and different generations, putting God’s faithfulness on full and glorious display.”

(Each book description is quoted from its respective publisher.)