Reckoning with Power: Why the Church Fails When It's on the Wrong Side of Power

How the Right Kind of Power Can Disrupt and Change the World History is clear: Whenever the church has aligned itself with worldly, coercive power, it ends up on the wrong side of important justice issues. But when the church cooperates with God's power through his presence among the least powerful, its witness for Jesus transforms the world into a better place. In a time when we see abuses of power everywhere--in our homes, schools, governments, and churches--David Fitch teaches us how to discern power and avoid its pitfalls. By learning from the church's historical triumphs and failures, we can relinquish worldly power and make space for God to disrupt and transform our culture for his kingdom. " Reckoning with Power is the critical reassessment the church needs--particularly the church in North America. I urge those who hope for a better Christianity to read this book." -- Brian Zahnd , author of The Wood Between the Worlds "At this moment, there's nothing the church needs more than a Jesus-centered theology of power. Fitch's book brings that needed word. May the church listen." -- Beth Felker Jones , Northern Seminary; author of Practicing Christian Doctrine "Fitch asks us to look deeper, question more, and release that which so many of us have striven for: worldly power." -- Sean Palmer , author, pastor, speaking and teaching coach "This book should be required reading for Christian leaders and influencers. It is the best Christian introduction to the subject I have read." -- John Fea , author of Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump ; Messiah University "Fitch calls us to Christ's power as the church's first and final reckoning with worldly power. Powerful!" -- Jonathan Tran , Baylor University; author of Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism