DISQUS

Kevin · 11 months ago

I read this book last year. Reading your insightful review really makes me want to pick it up and refresh myself. Thanks for the post.

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Brandon · 11 months ago

Kevin, it is an insightful book. I even think the idea of "breaking the code" is appropriate because connecting with culture is pretty hard to figure out at times - we often don't know where to begin.

Chris Leingang · 10 months ago

Brandon,

Great suggestions; these are all “tricks” I taught myself during Seminary. They continue to be a great benefit to me today. There are a few books which have captivated me enough that I read EVERY WORD! I have often said that one of the most important skills I developed in Seminary was “discriminate reading,” learning what needs to be read word-for-word and what can be read for conceptual understanding. The only additon/change I would suggest is that I highlight instead of underline. That way I can easily flip through the book at a later time and review those points.Reply - Quote

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Brandon · 10 months ago

Thanks Chris! I really like that phrase, “discriminating reading.” Great way to put it.Reply - Quote

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Lauren Hunter · 10 months ago

I’m speed reading your blog right now :-)Reply - Quote

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Brandon · 10 months ago

Haha, good one! But you’re only supposed to speed read other people’s stuff!Reply - otherQuote

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Richard · 10 months ago

Brandon, like the post! Most enlightened. Like you I have over time read a great deal and continue to do so. There is, however, one problem with reading the printed word which is (and forgive me if this sounds like a truism) you actually have to be able to physically look at the book. I find, for all sorts of reasons, that there are many times when one simply cannot physically look at books. Take for example, when working out, going for a walk on your own or whn you are in a situation where having the light on to read is “not popular”! You may, of course, just want to rest your eyes! There is a great solution however - have the text read to you. This does not just relate to audio books though. Sometimes I will use a speech reader on my PC to read an e-book there and then. Other times I will record the output to listen to later. I have often toyed with the idea of offering this as a service to people visiting my article directory. What do you think? Would it be popular? What do you think about the idea of leveraging your time using audio?Reply - Quote

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Sarah · 9 months ago

This one -

“Every leader will answer to God for the responsibility and stewardship of his or her influence.”

- means a lot to me.

Thanks. :)

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Khürt Williams · 9 months ago

I agree with all of it with the exception of number 6.

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Brandon · 9 months ago

Funny how Sarah picked out #6 as meaning a lot to her, and Khurt picked it out as the one with which he disagrees. Eternity will tell. Thanks for weighing in!Reply - Quote

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Jeremy Lucarelli · 6 months ago

I recently read this book for a church planting class for my M.Div. God put it together for me to take a class on missional leadership the week before, so all of these ideas have been swarming in my head for the past couple of months. Another poignant read is Reggie McNeal, "Present Future" or "Missional Renaissance." Thanks for your post.