Alain Emerson – författare

The God Story is a compelling and creative retelling of the biblical story. Alain Emerson and Adam Cox - two leaders of the 24-7 Prayer movement - help you find personal meaning and purpose in light of God's unfailing love and awe-inspiring plans for humanity as laid out in Scripture.Why is it that every time we hear the phrase, 'once upon a time' we are captivated, curious to know what these inviting words will give life to? It seems something fundamental to our existence is exercised when we are drawn into a story. As human beings we are meaning-making creatures, and yet so often we struggle to make sense of the world and our place in it.Each one of our lives is a unique and unrepeatable creation. Each one of our stories is precious and worthy of being told, shared and experienced. Yet none of our stories make sense in isolation, disconnected from a wider plot. Our stories only truly find meaning when they are linked to the very source of our lives and the unfolding drama into which we were born.The God Story is a compelling and creative retelling of the biblical story from 24-7 Prayer, which will help you find personal meaning and purpose in light of God's overarching and awe-inspiring plans for humanity as laid out in Scripture. It is the story we're all waiting to hear.It is time to be enchanted afresh by the God Story and, in doing so, discover beloved identity and be inspired to make a difference in today's world.

"In the kingdom of God, if servanthood is beneath you, leadership is beyond you."The church has been in crisis for too long. From high-profile cases of abuse to the post-Christian culture of self-love, the decline of Christianity in the West seemed like an inevitability.But that decline isn't happening. Instead, there is hope. Real hope. People are quietly returning to church, reading the Bible and turning to prayer. They are looking for God - seeking him with all their hearts. This astonishing reversal, this quiet revival needs a new kind of leader with a new approach - one that is transparent, authentic and welcoming to the lost.Amazingly, a new brand of leader has been quietly emerging from the ashes and rubble, as if in readiness. These leaders are hungry, holy and humble, answering the call to return to the cruciform way - a leadership style rooted in humility; in the sacrificial, cross-shaped example of Jesus. Alain Emerson, with encouragement and discernment, offers strategic guidance and the practical tools for these new leaders to be part of this exciting change.From the author of the raw and profound Luminous Dark comes this hard-hitting new book on biblical leadership in the Church. Our leaders should mimic the character and example of Jesus, who gives us a servant-hearted understanding of ministry, and the early apostles, in the ways they strove to lead the early church in unity and humility. With unapologetic sincerity, Alain lays bare the failings at the heart of the Church and points to the solution - cruciform leadership.

Die Bibel als große Erzählung neu entdeckenGottes einzigartiger Plan macht die Heilsgeschichte verständlich, lebendig und ganzheitlich. Alain Emerson und Adam Cox erzählen die Bibel modern nach, von der Schöpfung bis zur Erneuerung der Welt, und zeigen, wie alle Geschichten zusammengehören. Gleichzeitig lädt das Buch dazu ein, die eigene Lebensgeschichte in Gottes großen Plan einzuordnen. Ein inspirierender Begleiter für alle, die im Glauben wachsen möchten.