The Sacred Secular examines culturalspaces where people are experiencing something sacred. These places arenot in the church. They're in yoga studios, neighborhood potlucks, andTED Talks. Dottie Escobedo-Frank and Rob Rynders see lessons for thechurch in these spaces. They see new ways we can convey to people thatthe church is uniquely sacred and significant and that Jesus is forthem. These glimpses into the sacred-secular will inspire creativechurch leaders to set aside their assumptions about what church lookslike. The Sacred Secular nurtures empowerment, creativity, spiritualmovement, and the courage to embody the sacredness and substance of ourfaith."Many of us in the church (including clergy) feel we havemore in common with the 'spiritual but not religious' than we have withlots of church folks these days. We are just as spiritually hungry andthirsty as ever, but we're open to finding God in surprising places andspaces . . . including 'secular' ones. This beautifully written book isall about that phenomenon. I think you're going to love it." --Brian D.McLaren, author/speaker, brianmclaren.net"Be prepared to hearcontemporary stories akin to the Apostle Peter discovering God in an'outsider'--Cornelius--in twenty-first-century urban America. This book isa jewel from two missional church practitioners in The United MethodistChurch. It offers wisdom, vision, creativity, and humility that willmark the gospel-bearing church of the future. I highly recommend TheSacred Secular to pastors, church planters, and laity who want theircongregations to know how to develop culturally connected faithcommunities in our rapidly changing world." --Elaine A. Heath, Dean, DukeDivinity School, Duke University, Durham, NC