The Crisis of Conversion

“Higgins here names the crisis not only of evangelical conversion but also of evangelical spirituality in our postmodern context. One way forward, he urges, is a more ecumenical approach that nourishes evangelical commitments with Roman Catholic, pentecostal-charismatic, and North American philosophical and theological resources. What emerges is a model for theological construction that can invigorate the needed evangelical transformation in a pluralistic world.”


—Amos Yong, professor of theology and mission, Fuller Theological Seminary





“In this book, Higgins not only presents a masterful overview of the contemporary crisis of Baptist spirituality and the meaning of conversion but also carefully traces out the roots and complex traditions that give rise to this current reality. Equally important is Higgins’s broader scholarly investigation into the dynamics of Christian spirituality. I believe that in both instances Higgins offers new, insightful, and significant analysis of interpretation of these topics. I highly recommend this book.”


—John Markey, OP, associate professor of theology, Oblate School of Theology