without oars
The way of the pilgrim begins with what we leave behind--not so much a journey to a holy place, but a holy practice of leaving the comforts of the familiar for a radical vulnerability, letting the very breath of God direct us on the unknown, stripped-down path of trust.
In Without Oars, Wesley Granberg-Michaelson blends history, storytelling, biblical insights, personal reflections, and spiritual formation in an inviting call to discover pilgrimage as a way of life. This book offers a unique perspective on the faith journey as an embodied practice of heading into the unknown and unknowable--with all the excitement, risk, and rewards that come with letting go.
unexpected destinations
From Billy Graham to a Trappist monastery, from Capitol Hill to the helm of the Reformed Church in America, Wesley Granberg-Michaelson’s personal pilgrimage has covered the length and breadth of Christianity in America. Now, drawing upon forty years of his own spiritual journals, this elder statesman of the church crystallizes his wide-ranging experiences into a sharp, lively memoir.
a worldly spirituality
A pioneering book which developed a theology of “earthkeeping,” rooted in God’s intrinsic relationship to the Creation, long before most Christians had this anywhere on their agenda. It continues today as a touchstone for anyone wishing to address the current environmental and climate crisis from a compelling biblical and theological foundation.
How change comes to your church
Innovative spiritual practices that establish the foundation for durable, missional change. Drawing on the practical experience, stories, and examples from two experienced church leaders, this guidebook helps identify key elements that are a necessary part of transformational change.
Published in 2020, this book distills the insights and wisdom of Wes and Pat Kiefert from their experience over more than three decades of facilitating transformational change in congregations and church systems.
In the last century, amazingly, world Christianity's center of gravity has effectively moved from Europe to a point near Timbuktu in Africa. Never in the history of Christianity has there been such a rapid and dramatic shift in where Christians are located in the world.
This book explores the consequences of this shift for congregations in North America, specifically for the efforts to build Christian unity in the face of new and challenging divisions, and points readers toward building meaningful bridges between faithful churches in the global North and the spiritually exuberant churches of the global South.
redeeming the creation
Written when Wes was leading the World Council of Churches’ emphasis on “integrity of creation,” Redeeming the Creation recounts the story of ecumenical involvement with historic “Earth Summit” held in Rio de Janiero, with nearly every global leader present. It charts the theological challenges seen then in the work globally of churches to safeguard God’s creation.
A lucid view of how the top ten winds of change blowing through global Christian faith are reshaping the practice of Christianity today. He is uniquely qualified to identify and interpret connection points between global Christian trends and the American church.
Named Best Book of the Year by Ecumenical News, and one of 10 Best Books by the Academy for Parish Clergy.
leadership from inside out
This book offers a series of 31 short and memorable reflections on Christian leadership by one of the premier churchman in the country. The author draws from his remarkable experience in government, private industry, and church life to show how Christian values can inform the daily decisions everyone in business must make.
Rev. Dr. Richard Hamm, former general minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) describes this book as a road map for transformational leadership.
ecology and life
In a series of books on “Issues of Christian Conscience,” Wes addresses our environmental responsibility through powerful stories, theological insights, and inspiring examples of emerging Christian groups. Formative pieces shaping the debate between secular critics of Christianity’s lamentable ecological record, and Christian responses are included in an Appendix.
