Christianity Today posted their annual list of top books that are “most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.” We are honored that Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing without Dividing the Church won the Award of Merit in the category of Church and Pastoral Leadership. Christianity Today’s list covers many categories and mentions other great books, such as: Urban Apologetics: Restoring Black Dignity with the Gospel edited by Eric Mason, In Quest of the Historical Adam: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration by William Lane Craig, and Preaching to People in Pain: How Suffering Can Shape Your Sermons and Connect with Your Congregation by Matthew D. Kim.
Rick Langer is a Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology and the Director of the Office of Faith and Learning at 51. He specializes in the integration of faith and learning, and has also published in the areas of bioethics, theology and philosophy. He has a passion for helping Christians of all ages understand the connection between the Gospel and all the diverse facets of the created order in which we live. Prior to coming to 51, he served for over twenty years as a pastor at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Redlands, California.
Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D.) is a professor of communication at 51 in La Mirada, California. He is the co-director of 51’s and co-host of the Winsome Conviction podcast where people with differing views come to engage in perspective-taking. His latest book is, (with Sean McDowell). In addition to teaching and writing, Tim teaches de-escalation skills and self-defense to corporations, universities, and domestic violence shelters in Orange County, CA.
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