Dying to Live: The 21st Century Church [Paperback]

Thomas Hohstadt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 1999

This book prepares the church for a future of change. It confronts the hidden tyrannies among the most revered traditions and reveals the glorious promises among the most feared trends. It tells how we got here, where we're going, and secrets to a successful transition.

Perhaps most important, it gives a glimpse of God's nature in a new worldly order.

For that reason, this book is not the typical "church growth" book. It does not stand on past paradigms. It does not warm up yesterday's management techniques. It does not pitch old ideas as something new. Instead, it provides a compass that can guide us to a place where no one has ever been.

It paints an accurate picture of the driving forces in the emerging era and presents the astounding opportunities for the New Millennium Church. It describes a new Word for a new age . . . a divine Word for a digital age . . . a transcendent metaphor for a transcendent moment. It lovingly and honestly lays to rest the lost legacies of the past, and describes the "digital demons" of the future . . . or more important, how the church will defeat them.

In short, this book navigates the church through the stormy waters of our approaching time.

Editorial Reviews

Review

An interesting and provocative book on an important subject. -- Richard Cimino, Editor, Religion Watch, April, 1999

Dying to Live: The 21st Century Church will inspire you as well as provoke you to think. Thomas Hohstadt looks forward and speaks the essence of what the future may unfold and how the Church will relate to it. This book will help you analyze and re-evaluate your effectiveness in reaching the new culture of the Digital Age. -- LaMar Boschman, The Worship Institute, May, 1999

It grows on you, as it strips away unnessary thoughts, it reveals what is often concealed; it explodes certain concepts, while revealing the true truth. . . . There were points of brilliance . . . I am happy as well as honoured to read Dying to Live. -- Joel Young, Author, Behold Yeshua!, April, 1999

It is on target . . . it has passion and conviction, and it is on a theme that is timely . . . Hohstadt is onto important ideas. -- Loren B. Mead, The Alban Institute; Author, The Once and Future Church, April, 1999

Powerful . . . Extraordinary . . . Stimulating . . . His images and prophetic tone are very strong. -- Rex Miller, Strategic Planner and Futurist, May, 1999

Powerhouse . . . true revelation . . . a refreshing clarity of language. -- Ed Chinn, Writer and Organizational Consultant, April, 1999

This is a thought-provoking analysis of how our paradigms of worship are of necessity going to be changing in today's accelerating world. 'Dying to Live' will give you an insightful peek into the landscape that awaits us, and for which we must prepare. -- Bob Sorge, Author, Exploring Worship, April, 1999

"I continue to quote and profit from Hohstadt's book." -- Leonard Sweet, author, SoulTsunami

I was very, very impressed . . . enthralled. The big thing that so impresses me is WHAT Hohstadt is saying . . . how clearly, succinctly, and boldly he's saying it . . . and how much it needs to be heard. -- Brian McLaren, Author, Reinventing Your Church, April, 1999

From the Publisher

Informed writers praise his previous works:

. . . an issue whose 'time has come' . . . of major importance . . . skillful communication." Robert Webber, Director of The Institute for Worship Studies and Professor of Theology, Wheaton College

" . . . the most scholarly, sensible, and scriptural book on the creative power of music I have ever read. . . . a 'must' book for all worshipers." Judson Cornwall, author and lecturer

". . . crammed with insight, unsettling, counter-cultural, yet never fueled by the desire to startle the reader and raise a stir." Grace Mojtabai, former Harvard professor

"A William Blake quality . . . aphoristic . . . like poetry. It ignites things . . . it's provocative . . . it has sentences that blow your mind." Katherine Veninga, Editor, Texas Journal of Ideas, History and Culture

"Awesome . . . on to something important . . . a wonderful way with words, often brilliant." Bishop Leroy T. Matthiesen, Diocese of Amarillo

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Product Details

• Paperback: 199 pages
• Publisher: Damah Media (July 12, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967294401
• ISBN-13: 978-0967294407
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,548,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Digital Prophet, Editor PraiseTV.Com, December 8, 2000

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Jose Gomez (Tampa, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

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Cutting-edge, witty, and educated, Dying To Live is a prophetic message to the church of today and tomorrow that is certain to raise quite a few eyebrows. This is one of the most honest explorations of the post-modern mindset that I have read or heard. I would recommend this book to pastors, Christian leaders, youth ministers, and anyone looking to do ministry within the next 100 years.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dying to Live, August 15, 2000

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Trisha Bridges, Vice President, Teens4Jesus Y... - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dying to Live: The 21st Century Church (Paperback)

An excellently written book, I found myself inspired and encouraged. Hohstadt is not afraid to state what he believes. It was refreshing to read. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to read and share this book. Finally I have found a book about what I believe, that discusses the worship and church of MY generation. I encourage anyone who desires a more intimate and interactive worship experience to read this book. I also encourage anyone with a desire to minister in the realm of cyberspace to read this book. I don't think they will be disappointed. Excellent insights.

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5.0 out of 5 stars About right now!, June 10, 2000

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This review is from: Dying to Live: The 21st Century Church (Paperback)

This book isn't about some esoteric tomorrow, it is about the issues and the ideas that the church needs to adopt right now. It is a book that you will want to spend time with and make sure those around you read.