An in-depth study of the theology of God's kingdom in action, this book is relevant to all who live in spiritual power-oriented societies. Drawing on illustrations from the Muslim world, Love provides a comprehensive and integrated approach to encountering spiritual powers and expressing the message of Jesus clearly across cultures. His book is full of practical ideas for establishing communities of Jesus' followers.
Rick Love is president of Peace Catalyst International. He has been a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Yale Center for Faith and Culture's Reconciliation Program, which promotes reconciliation between Muslims and Christians, and between Muslim nations and the West. He has been active in the "Common Word" initiative, which promotes dialogue between Muslim and Christian leaders. He presents seminars on biblical peacemaking.
Rick lived in Indonesia for nine years as an English teacher, while doing doctoral research, and has traveled extensively. He has written two books and numerous articles on Christian-Muslim relations. He holds a Th.M. in New Testament studies, a D.Min. in urban studies, and a Ph.D. in intercultural studies. His previous roles as a Vineyard pastor and then as a CEO of an international faith-based organization has given him ample opportunity to develop his peacemaking skills.
He serves on the executive team for the World Evangelical Alliance Peace and Reconciliation Initiative and on the steering team for Evangelicals for Human Rights. He also serves as a consultant for Christian-Muslim relations in the Vineyard, USA.
Find out more about Rick at www.ricklove.net. Contact ricklove@peace-catalyst.net.
