I recommend this book!

Ian’s research dissertation has been adapted into a soft bound book that expressly looks at the sociological, theological & ecclesiological significance of Emerging & Fresh Expressions of Church from the viewpoint of the practitioners. The practitioners voice often goes unheard, so it is refreshing to hear UK voices as the focus. The book is now on sale for £10 plus p&p, and all the money goes towards funding Moot initiatives.

To create some awareness for the book – a number of initial talks have been organised as part of the national network of ‘blah’ gatherings of the UK Emerging Church scenes including a book launch in London. Further, Ian has created a new blog to promote the book & allow for dialogue with those interested or who have read the book. We are therefore keen to invite people to come to these talks or interact with the blog, as they see fit. The talks will aim to explore findings and their socio-cultural and theological significance arising out of praxis.

Buying the Book
The easiest way to purchase the book, is to do it online look under the publications & research section – cost is £10 plus postage & packaging. There will be copies for sale at the Blah discussions and the American tour.

New Blog
To support the book and its findings, Ian has set up a new blog – to promote the book and his reflections following publication. It is hoped that the blog will also become a place for debate, check it out here.

Book Tour
April 26th | Blah Manchester | time tbc
This will be the first talk commencing in Blah:Manchester. The Sanctus 1 community were a key constituency in the formation of the research and resultant book. Information on this can be found here. You will need to book places to attend (I think).

May 10th | Blah London & Book Launch | 6.30pm | The Horse Pub, Waterloo
This will be the second designated talk and the official book launch – again you will need to book places for this through the blah website. The Moot community were one of the four constituencies, so this event will celebrate the book and its launch. I will talk about the main findings of the book, and its implications. More info & booking here.

June 2nd – 20th | Emerging & Fresh Expressions Speaking Tour in the States
Ian with support from Aaron Kennedy from the Moot community, will start off in New York, and then go through to Pittsburgh, possibly Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Pasadena & Seattle to plug the book and associated findings. For further info on this – check out Ian’s blog or the Moot blog.