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Serving a Crucified King speaks to a growing crisis within the contemporary church, one of misplaced allegiance and misguided discipleship. If Jesus Christ is who we claim him to be, then we must ask ourselves: Are we truly conducting our lives and constructing our communities in light of that astonishing reality? But, as long as the contemporary church continues to act in a manner so seemingly at odds with the mission and message of Jesus, it remains in a state of emergency. Albeit a serious charge, solving this crisis is of the utmost importance if we are to live once again in faithful obedience to Jesus Christ as king. The magnitude of the problem necessitates the establishment of a movement of kingdom citizens devoted to the cruciform reign of Christ and committed to a wholesale transformation in thinking and practice within the church. To this end, Serving a Crucified King is a clarion call back to the real work of being a disciple of Jesus in our society. Expect to have your thinking challenged, your heart moved, and your action re-oriented.

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"""Jesse Wheeler offers us a simple yet profound look at the teachings of Jesus applied pointedly to our contemporary context. His clear, concise language helps us engage with various biblical passages, with questions that encourage us to take our thoughts even further. Using these readings for a daily discipline in Lent or any other time will provide good spiritual food to chew on throughout the day."" --Daniel Buttry, Global Consultant for Peace and Justice, International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches, retired ""Jesse Wheeler's book is just the kind of work we need if we are to be faithful to the gospel of the kingdom and the crucified King. In a wonderful collection of short readings and guides for reflection, prayer, and action, Wheeler draws on the deep wisdom of Scripture and practices of the church to point us toward the life-giving theo-political way of the crucified one rather than the false ways that lead to death."" --Jonathan R. Wilson, Senior Consultant for Theological Integration, Canadian Baptist Ministries"

Jesse Wheeler offers us a simple yet profound look at the teachings of Jesus applied pointedly to our contemporary context. His clear, concise language helps us engage with various biblical passages, with questions that encourage us to take our thoughts even further. Using these readings for a daily discipline in Lent or any other time will provide good spiritual food to chew on throughout the day. --Daniel Buttry, Global Consultant for Peace and Justice, International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches, retired Jesse Wheeler's book is just the kind of work we need if we are to be faithful to the gospel of the kingdom and the crucified King. In a wonderful collection of short readings and guides for reflection, prayer, and action, Wheeler draws on the deep wisdom of Scripture and practices of the church to point us toward the life-giving theo-political way of the crucified one rather than the false ways that lead to death. --Jonathan R. Wilson, Senior Consultant for Theological Integration, Canadian Baptist Ministries

Jesse Wheeler offers us a simple yet profound look at the teachings of Jesus applied pointedly to our contemporary context. His clear, concise language helps us engage with various biblical passages, with questions that encourage us to take our thoughts even further. Using these readings for a daily discipline in Lent or any other time will provide good spiritual food to chew on throughout the day. --Daniel Buttry, Global Consultant for Peace and Justice, International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches, retired Jesse Wheeler's book is just the kind of work we need if we are to be faithful to the gospel of the kingdom and the crucified King. In a wonderful collection of short readings and guides for reflection, prayer, and action, Wheeler draws on the deep wisdom of Scripture and practices of the church to point us toward the life-giving theo-political way of the crucified one rather than the false ways that lead to death. --Jonathan R. Wilson, Senior Consultant for Theological Integration, Canadian Baptist Ministries

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Jesse Steven Wheeler serves as the executive administrator and development director for Friends of Sabeel North America. Prior to returning to the US, Jesse served as projects manager and support instructor for History, Politics, and Economics at the Institute of Middle East Studies, a department of the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, Lebanon.

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