Culture Making
by Andy Crouch | Book Summary
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Author: Andy Crouch
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Rather than critique, copy, or consume culture, Christians are called to make culture. As people made in God's image, we reflect the glory of God — the greatest culture maker. The big picture of Scripture gives us a picture of God's great, culture-transforming redemption. As we live in light of the gospel and the transformation that God has worked in us, we humbly recognize our reliance on God in our efforts to impact the culture around us. Using the cultural power, communities, and grace God has given, we serve and steward all that God has given. Culture making is our calling. Our aim is to make something that lasts beyond our rural communities and cities into the Holy City, the New Jerusalem. This is what it means to glorify God in all that we say and do. No small changes in the cultures around us are in vain! |
Andy Crouch has been an important part of the evangelical world for the past decade. He currently is the partner for theology and culture with the group Praxis, which focuses on redemptive entrepreneurial work. He also serves on the boards of Fuller Theological Seminary and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
He previously served as executive editor of Christianity Today for five years. He has had several articles published in publications such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time. Crouch also served in collegiate ministry for ten years through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Harvard University.
His educational background includes studying classics at Cornell University, and graduating summa cum laude from Boston University School of Theology. He is also a classically trained musician and plays a variety of music styles.
He has written several noteworthy books including The Tech-Wise Family (2017), Strong and Weak (2016), Playing God (2013), and Culture Making (2008). Culture Making was deemed one of the best books of 2008 by Publishers Weekly, Relevant, Outreach, and Leadership.
Culture Making
by Andy Crouch
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Andy Crouch |
| Publisher | IVP Books |
| Date | 2008 |
| Pages | 285 |
Overview:
Culture is all around us. We often talk about the culture as if it is a static, concrete set of rules, standards, traditions, etc. However, culture is far more encompassing than what a certain group of people do at a certain time.
Rather than critique, copy, or consume culture, Christians are called to make culture. As people made in God's image, we reflect the glory of God — the greatest culture maker. The big picture of Scripture gives us a picture of God's great, culture-transforming redemption.
As we live in light of the gospel and the transformation that God has worked in us, we humbly recognize our reliance on God in our efforts to impact the culture around us. Using the cultural power, communities, and grace God has given, we serve and steward all that God has given.
Culture making is our calling. Our aim is to make something that lasts beyond our rural communities and cities into the Holy City, the New Jerusalem. This is what it means to glorify God in all that we say and do. No small changes in the cultures around us are in vain!
Andy Crouch has been an important part of the evangelical world for the past decade. He currently is the partner for theology and culture with the group Praxis, which focuses on redemptive entrepreneurial work. He also serves on the boards of Fuller Theological Seminary and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
He previously served as executive editor of Christianity Today for five years. He has had several articles published in publications such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time. Crouch also served in collegiate ministry for ten years through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Harvard University.
His educational background includes studying classics at Cornell University, and graduating summa cum laude from Boston University School of Theology. He is also a classically trained musician and plays a variety of music styles.
He has written several noteworthy books including The Tech-Wise Family (2017), Strong and Weak (2016), Playing God (2013), and Culture Making (2008). Culture Making was deemed one of the best books of 2008 by Publishers Weekly, Relevant, Outreach, and Leadership.