The Table I Long For
The Table I Long For by Shawn Brace, published by Signs Publishing Company in July 2021, is a thought-provoking exploration of community and faith. In this 213-page book, Brace reflects on a pivotal moment in his life that prompted him to question the traditional dynamics of church. Through his personal stories, he offers insights into the mission of God’s family and advocates for a more meaningful engagement with faith in a post-Christian society.
Readers will find a vision that encourages active participation in their communities, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and belonging. Brace invites individuals to rethink their approach to church, suggesting that it can be a welcoming family where everyone has a place at the table. This edition presents a fresh perspective on religion, aiming to inspire those who seek a deeper connection with their faith and community.
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Shawn Brace’s world began to shift one Friday night, after a close-knit gathering in a family home. “Why does church have to be more than this?” he asked himself. It was a question that led him into Scripture, paving the way for a fresh understanding of the mission and dynamics of God’s family—and eventually the re-launch of his church.
With stories from his experience, Brace paints an inspiring vision of what it looks like to participate in the mission and family of God in ways that are relevant and meaningful to a post-Christian society. If you are tired of simply going to church, find out how to start being church in your community—a family where every person is welcome at the table.
“Shawn Brace’s journey has the potential not only to save the Western church from extinction but to transform it into a positive force to be reckoned with. But this new way of being the church just happens to be the old way by which the apostles turned the world upside down.”—Ty Gibson, Author, Director/Speaker, Light Bearers Ministry
“Inspiring and practical, this book could forever change the way you approach your life and church.”—Gary Krause, Director, Office of Adventist Mission, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Shawn Brace is a pastor in Bangor, Maine, and is a host of the Mission Lab podcast together with his wife Camille. The Table I Long For is his fourth book.
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