Monday Give Away :: Tim Keller's Generous Justice

A couple of weeks ago I was glad to listen to Tim Keller speak on how churches can launch new ventures and partner with those in the business sector to reach their cities for Jesus.  I have been blessed by Dr. Keller's ministry, his insight, and his witness.

This week I'm giving away a copy of his book, Generous Justice: How God's Grace Makes Us Just.

Here is what you have to do:

In the comments, name your favorite justice and mercy ministry.

Tell others a little bit about it.  If you're from a non-profit and want to share a link to your site and what you do, do it!  If you're not interested in being considered for the book, just say so.  Share what you are passionate about.  I'll choose one winner at random on Friday.

My favorite organization is Living Water International.  They are doing great work to bring clean water to communities around the world.

Comment away!

Tim Keller :: Creating Business and Spiritual Partnerships to Reach the City

Tuesday, November 29, I was lucky enough to attend a presentation by Tim Keller at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood.  The topic: "Creating Business and Spiritual Partnerships to Reach the City".

I recorded the presentation from my table near the front of the auditorium.  I apologize for the audio quality.  You may hear the sound of plates and utensils being moved.

Listen to the talk and the Q and A session here:

Or, right click and "Save As".  

Tim Keller is one of my favorite pastors and thinkers.  He has a profound ability to pull from a broad range of scholarly, literary, and theological sources to craft coherent and compelling messages.  He is engaging, humorous, and thoughtful.  He also has a passion for evangelism and church planting.  If you like what you hear and would like to download more talks from Dr. Keller, visit here for a collection of free sermons.

I hope you enjoy Dr. Keller's talk.  Check back soon--I'll be giving away one of his books.

Click here to find out how to obtain a free copy of Tim Keller's book, Generous Justice.

Capturing a Vision :: Sermon Resource

Last week I was a bit handicapped on my way to Wichita.  No radio.  But thanks to technology, I survived.  

Portable speakers + iPod = Problem Solved.

Before I headed south I had listened to one sermon from Redeemer Presbyterian Church's 2009 Vision Campaign.  On the way to Wichita, I listened to the remainder of the series.  It is fantastic.

I love cities.  And I love my city: Kansas City.  The downtown area of KC is going through a process of renewal.  This brings with it a host of challenges.  Gentrification.  Homelessness.  Business start ups, and failures.  Relocation, building renovation, and the creation of common communal space.  And with new people come new interests, new power grabs, new lobbies, new special interests, new political maneuvers, and competing visions.

For the church, the renewal of cities brings with it immense opportunities for good.  And Redeemer has a great deal to offer.  But whether you are involved in an urban renewal project or not, these sermons will build you up.  Here are the titles:

• Hope for the World
• Hope for the Poor
• Hope for Your Life
• Hope for the Family
• Hope for Your Work
• Hope for the Church
• Hope and Money
• Hope for the City

You can listen and download the sermons here.  

I have a couple of friends who are busy with urban renewal ministry.  Their work is incredibly important.  But wherever people live, Christians need to be there.  So whether you are in a city or not, whether you are in a small or large or no church, there is plenty in this series that will challenge you and perhaps inspire you.

I'd recommend checking them out.