Book Of The Month For May 2016: Being Lutheran

May 7, 2016 Posted in 2016 / Apologetics / Book of the Month

Being Lutheran

By A. Trevor Sutton

2016 / Paperback / 291 Pages/Adult - Mature Adult

Overview
Throw out all those notions you might have about what it means to be Lutheran.

When it comes down to it, being Lutheran is really very simple. It’s about following Jesus. We go where Jesus goes, we listen when Jesus speaks, we trust when Jesus promises. And we live because Jesus lives.

A Peek Inside

Praise for Being Lutheran
“A far cry from ‘blatant Lutheran grandstanding,' Sutton’s provocative text reclaims the Lutheran narrative with exceptional style and substance, extending to the lifelong congregant and the uninitiated alike a fresh invitation to live boldly under God’s open and expansive grace, grace that animates our thinking and doing. Every Lutheran should read this book, and dive headlong into being what and who they are, in Christ.”
—Gretchen Jameson, Sr. Vice President, University Affairs, Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor

“Not religious bravado! Not highbrow stuffiness! Rather, Pastor Sutton refreshingly shows us how God uses the ordinary to do the extraordinary: humankind created from earth, sinners saved with water, everyday believers motivated by ordinary words in God’s Word, doing a world of good.”

“Sutton’s accessible style weaves references to hipsters, marital love, digital content, sacraments, quantum physics, hook-ups, ennui, the workplace, texting, bloodletting, and the problem of evil. With a global and multiethnic scope, Sutton remains insistently confessional, never over-simplifying Lutheran identity, focused unapologetically on the mystery and the clarity of Good News in the cross of Jesus Christ.”
—John Nunes, President, Concordia College New York

“Being Lutheran by Rev. Trevor Sutton is a must-read for all Christians wanting to dig deeper. It is a great resource for pastors and teachers to put into the hands of ‘new’ Christians and ‘old.’ It is good for anyone who seeks a better understanding of what it means to be a follower of Christ, one who desires even more to get to know Jesus and the power of His Word in their lives. This book would be excellent for any individual, but it is especially useful for small groups because of Sutton's use of today's relevant concerns and apathies as the context into which to speak the things of Jesus and the Good News of God's Grace. Complete with vignettes and discussion questions, this is a resource that is sure to bless.”
—Rev. Gregory Seltz, Speaker, The Lutheran Hour

Endorsements
"In our culture today where political correctness abounds and being Christian much less Lutheran is lumped into a category of spirituality, Trevor Sutton does a masterful job of articulating what it really means to be a Lutheran. Whether you are a lifelong Lutheran, a Christian struggling in a pluralistic world, or just someone seeking answers about who Jesus is, this book is well worth the experience of reading. At a time when there are conflicting opinions regarding what it means to be a Lutheran, Sutton has set the record straight. He makes me proud to be a Lutheran."
—Pastor Tim Niekerk, Senior Pastor, Salem Lutheran Church, Tomball, TX

"In an increasingly multi-ethnic America and global landscape, being Lutheran has to be more than being German. What, at the essential core, is a Lutheran? In a fresh way, Sutton insists it’s more about a “who” than a “what.” First, it is an unhindered focus on Jesus Christ. From there, being Lutheran is a life of beliefs and actions that flow from the gospel center. This is a useful tool for new generations exploring Lutheran thinking and practice."
—Pastor Jeff Cloeter, Senior Pastor, Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO

"Being Lutheran is a refreshing approach to learning more about what a Lutheran is, does, says, and lives. Trevor does a great job of applying real people and life, to our theology. I found myself engaged, learning, and pressed in my approach. From the early pages to the last page, Being Lutheran reinforces the greatest reality of Lutherans…that we seek to share God’s love for all people. Anyone who reads this book, will be encouraged, eager, and empowered to follow Jesus and share His love with many."
—Greg S. Griffith, Lead Pastor, Immanuel Lutheran, Macomb, MI

About the Author
Rev. A. Trevor Sutton is associate pastor at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Haslett, Michigan. A frequent speaker and writer, Sutton has been published by various Christian publishers, and his work has appeared in Faith & Leadership (Duke Divinity School), The Cresset (Valparaiso University), and Concordia Journal (Concordia Seminary). Sutton has a BA from Concordia University in Ann Arbor and an MDiv from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and is currently a graduate student in Writing and Rhetoric at Michigan State University.

You can order the book online at Concordia Publising House, or for Kindle and Ibooks, or by contacting our Church Office.

Book Of The Month For May 2016: Being Lutheran

Being Lutheran

By A. Trevor Sutton

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