Beyond 400
Exploring Baptist Futures
Edited by David J. Cohen and Michael Parsons
Imprint: Pickwick Publications
David Cohen is Head of Biblical Studies and Lecturer in Hebrew Bible, at Vose Seminary, Perth, Western Australia. He has written about the relevance of lament Psalms for worship and pastoral care in Text and Task: Scripture and Mission (2005) and, together with Michael Parsons, edited On Eagles' Wings: An Exploration of Strength in the Midst of Weakness (Wipf & Stock, 2008).
Michael Parsons, formally Director of Postgraduate Research at Vose Seminary, is now Associate Research Fellow at Spurgeon's College, London. He is the author of Luther and Calvin on Old Testament Narratives (2004), Reformation Marriage (2005), Calvin's Preaching on the Prophet Micah (2006), and Martin Luther's Interpretation of the Royal Psalms (2009), and editor of Text and Task: Scripture and Mission (2005).
"This is a surprisingly rich feast of papers exploring the relevance and place of ecclesiological convictions and traditions in a post-denominational era. The lead articles by Nigel Wright and Martin Sutherland help the reader feel part of the original conference that birthed this publication. Supplemented by a rich array of supporting articles, the final product is timely and thought provoking-even prophetic."
--Brian Harris
Principal, Vose Seminary, Perth, Australia
"This book stretched my thinking and articulates future directions for Baptists around the world. As a Baptist denominational leader, I appreciate its position that a denomination is not a church but rather a resource and service provider enabling local churches to fulfill their mission."
--Mark Wilson
Director of Ministries, Baptist Churches Western Australia