Publisher Description
In this insightful, nonpartisan roadmap toward faithful political engagement and ultimate allegiance to Jesus, pastor Joshua Ryan Butler diagnoses the roots of political conflict tearing apart the church and prescribes a practical and prophetic way forward.
“A must-read for any and all who seek the way of Jesus.”—Jay Kim, pastor and author of Analog Christian
Have you noticed a deeper level of political division in your community or church? If so, you’re not alone. This powerful, accessible book exposes the religious nature of modern political movements and how they compete with faithfulness to Christ.
Rather than retreat from the political realm, The Party Crasher will help you understand the politics of our age and equip you with the wisdom to faithfully navigate them. Key takeaways include:
• How to develop a Christian posture for political life and promote unity in the church.
• When to be bold.
• How to identify and repent from our political idols.
• How the way we worship can help us avoid division.
This is not a book about putting politics aside, it’s a book about putting politics in their place so that we might be better disciples of Jesus in whichever party or place we find ourselves.
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The Party Crasher boldly and compassionately addresses the pain and tension political division has wreaked upon our country, churches, and interpersonal relationships. Josh casts a gripping vision of what it looks like to live with conviction in our cultural moment, by exposing the core ideologies of the political religions which call for the allegiance of our hearts, to subvert our bow and pledge loyalty to Jesus as the Ultimate King.
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Bre Golden, pastor of community care at Park Hill Church (San Diego, California) and co-founder of Waves Ministries
About the Authors
Joshua Ryan Butler
serves as pastor of local and global outreach at Imago Dei Community, a church in
the heart of Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys helping people who wrestle with
the some of the tough topics of the Christian faith. Joshua oversees the church’s
city ministries in areas like foster care, human trafficking, and homelessness
and develops international partnerships in areas like clean water, HIV-support,
and church planting. Joshua is also a worship leader who enjoys writing music
for the life of the church. Joshua’s wife Holly, daughter Aiden, and son Jacob
enjoy spending time with friends over great meals and being a foster family for
vulnerable children.