Being Disciples of Jesus in a Dot.Com World

by Foote, Ted V.

• ISBN13: 9780664225605
• ISBN10: 0664225608
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

Ted Foote and Alex Thornburg, authors of the acclaimedBeing Presbyterian in the Bible Belt, return with a book that engagingly and wittily examines Christian discipleship in the midst of the postmodern world. With chapter titles such as "Is God Eccentric or Comfortably Middle Class?" "How Much is Grace, or is it Just Cheap?" "What Would Jesus Drive?" and "Am I My Siblings' Keeper, or Are They the Weakest Links?" Foote and Thornburg once again make a fun and enlightening read out of weighty theological topics. Includes study questions, journaling opportunities, and leaders' helps.

Author Biography

Ted V. Foote Jr. is pastor of John Calvin Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma P. Alex Thornburg, after serving pastorates in Stillwater and Owasso, Oklahoma, is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in sociology and working in campus ministry at Oklahoma State University

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction	xi
Is Postmodernism Real, or Are We Just Making It Up?	1	(14)
Is God Eccentric or Comfortably Middle Class?	15	(12)
How Much Is Grace, or Is It Just Cheap? Grace in an eBay World	27	(14)
Can We Hang with the Names on Jesus' Buddy List? Humility in an In-Your-Face World	41	(16)
What Would Jesus Drive? Gratitude in an All-You-Can-Eat World	57	(16)
Am I My Siblings' Keeper, or Are They the Weakest Links? Community in a Survivor's World	73	(12)
``Have It Your Way'' or ``We Love to See You Smile''? Courage in a Fast-Food World	85	(8)
Can SOTMOGs Exist outside of Institutional Captivity? Being Nonsectarian by the Grace of God	93	(32)
Epilogue	125	(2)
Appendix: Suggestions for Class and Discussion Group Leaders	127	(8)
Notes	135