Thabiti M. Anyabwile – författare

Who were Jupiter Hammon, Lemuel Haynes and Daniel Alexander Payne? And what do they have in common with Martin Luther King Jr., Howard Thurman and James Cone? All of these were African American Christian theologians, yet their theologies are, in many ways, worlds apart.In this book, Thabiti Anyabwile offers a challenging and provocative assessment of the history of African American Christian theology, from its earliest beginnings to the present. He argues trenchantly that the modern fruit ofAfrican American theology has fallen far from the tree of its early predecessors. In doing so, Anyabwile closely examines the theological commitments of prominent African American theologians throughout American history. Chapter by chapter, he traceswhat he sees as the theological decline of African American theology from one generation to the next, concluding with an unflinching examination of several contemporary figures. Replete with primary texts and illustrations, this book is a gold minefor any reader interested in the history of African American Christianity. With a foreword by Mark Noll.

God intends for all of us to contribute to the mission of the local church and experience profound spiritual growth as a result. This book shows church members, pastors, and leaders what a healthy church member looks like.

Every church leader knows the qualifications for elders and deacons that are spelled out in the Bible, but actually finding other leaders who fulfill the biblical qualifications can be difficult.Thabiti Anyabwile writes from his expertise as a pastor and elder, showing how to identify and reproduce legitimate leaders and willing servants throughout the ranks of the local church. Balancing thoughtful analysis of pertinent passages with thorough application for practical use in a contemporary context, Anyabwile answers the questions, “Who should we look for to lead and serve in the church?” and “What should they do to fulfill their calling?”

Pastor and Author Thabiti M. Anyabwile Empowers Readers to Actively Contribute to the Vitality of the Local ChurchGod wants Christians to experience the local church as a home more profoundly wonderful and meaningful than any other place on earth. To achieve this, all believers should play an active, intentional role in the body of Christ. But what does it mean to be a healthy church member?In this 9Marks guide, pastor Thabiti Anyabwile studies God’s word to show readers how they can labor for the health of their church. Covering 10 essential topics—including evangelism, discipleship, self-discipline, and prayer—he demonstrates how contributing to the mission of the local church also helps readers experience profound spiritual growth in their own lives.  An Essential Guide on Church Membership and Participation: Helps Christians understand their individual roles in building a healthy churchWritten by Thabiti M. Anyabwile: Pastor, author, and council member for the Gospel CoalitionFrom 9Marks: Other titles include What Is a Healthy Church?; Why Trust the Bible?; and Is God Really Sovereign? Replaces ISBN 978-1-4335-0212-5

The cliché is that those who do not learn from the mistakes of the past are doomed to repeat them. But Thabiti Anyabwile contends that it is not the mistakes we must study; it is the people who have overcome them. So he presents three of the most influential African-American pastors in American history who can teach us what faithful ministry entails.Lemuel Haynes (1753-1833) reminds pastors that eternity must shape our ministry. Daniel A. Payne (1811-1893) stresses the importance of character and preparation to faithful shepherding. And Francis J. Grimké (1850-1937) provides a vision for engaging the world with the gospel. While they are from the African-American tradition, they, like all true saints, belong to all Christians of every background and era. Distinctive for its use of rare and out-of-print messages, Anaybwile's work is valuable as a reference as well as a devotional resource.

"Miembro saludable de la iglesia, ¿qué significa? llena un enorme vacío en la literatura de la vida práctica cristiana. Es una guía sumamente valiosa, fácil de leer y directa. También refleja la meditación bíblica profunda y penetrante, escrita con un sentido pastoral de pasión y urgencia. Como tal, es una herramienta valiosa para cada miembro de la iglesia -desde el neófito hasta el pastor anciano. En una era en la que los cristianos en general están confundidos en cuanto a qué tipo de comunidad debe de ser la iglesia, tiene en sus manos un libro que le ayudará a delinear las prioridades bíblicas verdaderas acerca de la iglesia, especialmente cuando se aplican a cada miembro de la iglesia". John Macarthur"Agunos libros son tan simples que ni siquiera vale la pena hojearlos; otos son tan complejos que a menos de que sea un tema de suma importancia, no vale la pena leerlos. Pero algunas veces uno encuentra un libro que es simultáneamente simple y profundo -y este es uno de ellos. Léalo, medítelo, ore- y distribúyalo generosamente a los miembros de su congregación". D. A. Carson"Este libro provee un enfoque excelente y necesario en el miembro de la iglesia como tal. Todos nos podemos beneficiar de este libro tan perspicaz". R. C. Sproul