Ten Great Ideas from First Corinthians
A Leader’s Guide to Renewing Your Church
by George Renner and Mark Shaw
Imprint: Wipf and Stock
George Renner has a PhD from Boston University and served at Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology for more than two decades. He taught courses in New Testament and pastoral theology along with his diverse administrative roles. George designed and led Africa’s first Doctor of Ministry Programme. His passion is providing grassroots, non-formal training for African leaders and especially his partnership with the Evangelical Church of South Sudan. In the past two years, he has taught in Rwanda, Nigeria, Egypt, and Uganda.
Mark Shaw has a ThD from Westminster Seminary and is a professor of historical studies and director of the Centre for World Christianity at Africa International University. He is the author of several books, including Global Awakening: How 20th Century Revivals Triggered a Christian Revolution. He divides his time between Nairobi and Yorktown, Virginia, where he serves on the staff of Peninsula Community Chapel.
“The message of the apostle Paul to the young church in Corinth two thousand years ago is not out of date. The human condition has not changed, even though the expressions of it has. Thus, this very readable book is startlingly relevant to churches around the world, inescapably applied, and very challenging.”
—Bill Houston, Regional Director for Africa, retired, Overseas Council International
“Shaw and Renner make the teachings of 1 Corinthians fresh in an amazing manner. Ten truths are each founded on well-informed historical context and well-expressed, sound exegesis. Positive response to the challenge . . . would go a long way in changing God’s worldwide church.”
—Samuel Ngewa, Professor of Biblical Studies, Africa International University
“Can a letter written two thousand years old revitalize the church in 2021? Yes, when that letter is 1 Corinthians and the scholars digging into it are George Renner and Mark Shaw. This is a change-agent book that should be on every pastor’s reading list.”
—Alice Mathews, Academic Dean, retired, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
“Ten Great Ideas from First Corinthians is a fascinating read. This fresh take on 1 Corinthians opened my eyes to how incredibly relevant Paul’s letter is for church renewal and revitalization today. You may not agree with every conclusion they come to, but you will be challenged and edified by Shaw and Renner’s detailed explanation of the text, their unquenchable hope in where redemptive history is headed, and their rubber-meets-the-road practical applications for ministry leaders.”
—Garrett Spitz, Lead Pastor, Peninsula Community Chapel
“This book is about the healing of the church, the bride of Jesus Christ—a must-read for those who wish to see the power of the life and cross of Jesus impact lives, neighborhoods, nations, and the world. I am thrilled to recommend this book to fellow biblical scholars, church worker, and Christians whose passion is the renewal of the church of Jesus Christ in the twenty-first century.”
—David M. Kasali, President, Congo Initiative-Christian Bilingual University of Congo (CI-UCBC)
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