Being the Presence of Christ: A Vision for Transformation

Being the Presence of Christ: A Vision for Transformation

by Daniel Vestal
Being the Presence of Christ: A Vision for Transformation

Being the Presence of Christ: A Vision for Transformation

by Daniel Vestal

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Overview

"This book is food for all who are hungry for an inner transformation in their lives. Tapping into ancient spiritual practices, Daniel Vestal connects biblically based mysticism with evangelism and social justice."

—Tony Campolo
Professor Emeritus, Eastern University
Author of more than 35 books and one of the founders of the Red Letter Christian movement

Do you long to make a difference in the world? Learn how to be Christ's presence. As Christians, we can continually embody Jesus Christ—be the presence of Christ—and we have the power to transform ourselves, our society, and the world.

The challenge in becoming the presence of Christ is that many of our prejudices and patterns of living will need to change. The hope is knowing that such transformation is possible.

Daniel Vestal says, "I write this book as one who has lived most of my life as a Christian. Though I have had my intellectual struggles and personal struggles, I have never left the Christian faith. My experience has led me to ask, 'What is the really good news that the Christian Gospel claims to possess and proclaim?' I seek to offer my voice as a witness to this Gospel as I understand it."

In this book you will find Vestal's perspective on these topics:

  • the basics—receiving and nurturing the presence of Christ
  • prayer as practicing the presence
  • personal transformation
  • Christian community
  • human suffering
  • Christlikeness through service
  • Christian social ethics

Find out how to be the presence of Christ, and make a difference in this needy world.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780835812481
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Publication date: 07/01/2008
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 136
File size: 954 KB

About the Author

Daniel Vestal has been the coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship since 1996. He is a highly respected leader of this movement of moderate Baptist churches and is well-known throughout the country.

Table of Contents


Acknowledgments     7
Introduction     9
Beginnings: Receiving the Presence of Christ     17
The Basics: Nurturing the Presence of Christ     27
Prayer: Practicing the Presence of Christ     37
Contemplative Prayer: Resting in the Presence of Christ     53
Personal Transformation: Being Changed by the Presence of Christ     61
Christian Community: Experiencing the Presence of Christ with Others     77
Pain and Sacrifice: Embracing the Presence of Christ in Suffering     87
Engagement and Ministry: Being the Presence of Christ as a Servant     99
Peace and Justice: Becoming the Presence of Christ for the World     113
Afterword     125
Notes     131
About the Author     135
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