The Complex Christ | Signs of Emergence

Steve Collins

"This book is significant. Read it."

Steve Collins. Creator of SmallFire.org

Rev. Ian Mobsby

"An important and unique book... A momentous achievement."

Rev Ian Mobsby, author and leader of Moot.

Dr. Pete Ward

"Combines a theological integrity with imaginative and innovative ways of thinking about Church as a complex network. Not only does this book contribute to the current debate about the Church it is also a meditation on faith and believing in the city. It is a must read for all of those thinking through the future of the Church."

Dr. Pete Ward, Kings College London.

Prof. Ryan Bolger

"Kester Brewin is one of the sharpest thinkers on the emerging scene. For years, his community, Vaux, created worship spaces that engaged forbidden cultural and theological themes. Combining psychology, urban theory, and complexity theory with biblical reflection on church and leadership, his book Signs of Emergence continues this pattern and doesn’t disappoint."

Prof. Ryan Bolger, assistant professor of church in contemporary culture, Fuller Theological Seminary, and co-author of Emerging Churches.

Dr Gareth Higgins

"Signs of Emergence is a revolutionary statement of intent: Jesus lives where the dirt is, which is good news for all of us. Reading this book will challenge your own boundaries. If you let it do its work, you will never be the same again."

Dr. Gareth Higgins, activist and author of How Movies Helped Save My Soul.

Becky Garrison

"A highly recommended faith journey for those who dare to walk the walk and follow the trouble-making Jesus."

Becky Garrison, author of Rising From the Ashes: Rethinking the Church

Mark Scandrette

"My friend Kester Brewin writes with a wise, gentle, and prophetic voice, offering a perspective on the future of the church in the Western world that is at once incisive and hopeful.”

Mark Scandrette, author of Soul Graffiti.

Alan Roxburgh

"In these pages are perceptive and loving words about the church, offering important frameworks from development and emergence theory to give churches a way of understanding how all of us can navigate the tough waters of change."

Alan Roxburgh, president, Missional Leadership Institute

Greg Russinger

"Signs of Emergence is  Poetic... Practical....Fierce... When you read it you enter into the multi colored expression of God, mission, and hope. Finally a 'sign' that goes beyond the plentiful books out there on any emerging church stuff."

Greg Russinger, founder of Soliton and the Symbol Society.

Jordon Cooper

"If I had a list of the ten most important books for the emerging church, and for the church in general, I think this would definitely be on it. I'll soon have to retire my copy to give its battered binding a much needed break."

Jordon Cooper, blogger and founder member of Resonate.

Tony Jones

"Beautifully weaving theory and praxis, Kester Brewin has a gift for the church: by looking closely at the rhythms of the crucified life and intersections with rhythms of the city, he gives us a new way forward as Christ-followers. This is a thoughtful and thought-provoking book."

Tony Jones - National Co-ordinator, Emergent Village.

Tom Sine

"I predict this book will stimulate a very important conversation regarding the future of the church in the West. Signs of Emergence will prove an invaluable academic resource for those in leadership who are seeking to re-imagine new expressions of the church in a changing world."

Tom Sine, author of Mustard Seed vs. McWorld.

Peter Rollins

"Signs of Emergence is a rich and luminous meditation on the nature of change, which is grounded in a deep understanding of the Christian narrative and a keen insight into the structure of organic development."

Peter Rollins, author of How (Not) To Speak of God.

Alan Hirsch

"Signs of Emergence is one of those rare books that manages to combine deep theological reflection, new science perspectives, and creative ecclesiology with a genuine element of originality. Kester Brewin has fertilized the Western church's dulled imagination with this fine work."

Alan Hirsch, author of The Forgotten Ways.

Will Samson

"Absolutely fantastic... My only regret is I didn't get to it sooner. Signs of Emergence is one of the most insightful books available on the subject of the emergent church."

Will Samson, author of Justice in the 'Burbs.

Shane Claiborne

"A dynamic and hope-filled book to provoke the ecclesial imagination."

Shane Claiborne, activist and author of The Irresistible Revolution.

Jonny Baker

"A fabulous book—original, creative, stimulating, provocative."
Jonny Baker, author of Alternative Worship.

Bill Dahl

"One of the top 5 books I have read in 2007. You MUST read this book now. Trust me, this book will rearrange your soul! A tremendous contribution."

Bill Dahl, editor of The Porpoise Diving Life