Welcome to the Table - Paperback

by Tony Kriz (Author), Todd Hunter (Foreword by)

The culture in North America is shifting out from under the Christian church. This book demonstrates how this shift is calling for change in the church and the art of Jesus proclamation. On the one hand, the church is losing its place of influence within greater society, but on the other hand, this post-Christian citizenry are more open (less anxious) when faced with many Christian expressions. One particular hope for the church, as it discovers a new life within post-Christendom, will be found in historically grounded, liturgical worship. Welcome to the Table was written by a churchman who is also a citizen of post-Christian culture. It provides a thoughtful discussion of the place of liturgical worship within the culture shift, addressing it thematically and providing specific and practical suggestions for the administration of ancient forms.

Author Biography

Tony Kriz (DMin, George Fox Evangelical Seminary) is a teacher of faith and culture in universities, churches, and conferences. He pastors an imbedded community of life-servants in one of Portland's most culturally diverse neighborhoods. He is giving his time to transforming urban missions: nurturing the Parish Collective network, integrating a holistic gospel life, and serving under the Anglican Mission and Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO).