Mark Sayers - Strange Days: Life in the Spirit in a Time of Upheaval

Ive known Mark Sayers for many years now and consider him one of the most astute observers of cultural trends in the church today. In this book, he once again displays keen prophetic insight into the spirit of the age as well as provides us with something of a survivors guide for the truly strange times in which we are called to give witness.

ALAN HIRSCH

Author of numerous books on missional Christianity
Founder of 100Movements, Forge International, and 5Q Collective

This is an outstanding book. Mark Sayers is a prophet in our time. In this book we find penetrating insight into our strange world, a deeply engaging writing style, and concrete suggestions for hopeful obedience in the midst of the world. It is a page-turner that will make the reader wiser. I will be recommending this book and requiring it in my classes. Oh may its message be heard and lived!

MICHAEL W. GOHEEN

Author of numerous books, including The Drama of Scriptureand A Light to the Nations

In a time of social, political, and cultural chaos, Jesus promises to transform this old world into a new world marked by comprehensive, everlasting flourishing and peace. Scripture urges us not to sit on our hands until that Day, but rather to roll up our sleeves as a counter-
cultural, prophetic, and life-giving minority that offers glimpses of the world to come to the world that is. Perhaps there has been no time such as the present one for the church to live out her vocation, drawing on the resources of Christs kingdom to leave the world better than we found it. Mark Sayers is a rare, compelling voice to nudge us in that direction, this book being no exception.

SCOTT SAULS

Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN

Author of Jesus Outside the Lines, Befriend, and From Weakness to Strength

Mark is one of those writers where I want to devour every last word that comes from his keyboard. They are profound, thought provoking, and most of all always challenge me towards a deeper relationship with Jesus. His ability to speak prophetically into the times, as shown in Strange Daysparticularly, is what makes him so invaluable and a must-read.

JEFFERSON BETHKE

Author of Jesus > Religionand Its Not What You Think

These are strange days indeed, but this book helps us make sense of them and navigate them with insight and conviction. Sayers is brilliant and at the same time accessible, helping the church understand the chaotic global shifts taking place all around us. Reading Strange Daysleft me more joyful in the gospel and more confident that by the power of the Spirit, the church can and will thrive in this cultural moment.

JR VASSAR

Lead Pastor of Church of the Cross
Author of Glory Hunger

This is a book for our time. We live in strange days, and Mark Sayers is a sure-footed guide for understanding the terrain. Looking through the biblical lens of chaos (those unruly forces of evil that unravel our world), this book helped me see afresh the ways that everything is religious: from elections to the economy, terrorism to technology, immigration to interstate highways. An illuminating must-read for disciples of Jesus seeking to understand our moment and be the church today.

JOSHUA RYAN BUTLER

Author of The Skeletons in Gods Closetand The Pursuing God

Strange Daysis a sublime and insightful reimagining of our living witness in a complex world. This book presents a robust Christian faith, unafraid of a frightened world by reminding us that we have been here before.

JOEL EDWARDS

Advocacy Director, Christian Solidarity Worldwide

Mark has, once again, done a masterful job of synthesizing complexities into a paradigm that is memorable and foundational in the midst of upheaval.