Len Wilson - Greater Things: The Work of the New Creation

There is a deep longing within us to experience the greater things which Jesus promised. Len Wilson goes beyond cut-and-paste marketing methods and inspirational nuggets to provide a solid, soul stirring foundation for Christian innovation. Greater Things will embolden you to begin a redemptive revolution of innovation to meet the spiritual and social needs of your community.

REV. BLOSSOM MATTHEWS , Pastor, Assistant Director of Congregational Vitality for the New Mexico Conference, United Methodist Church

Sometimes a book comes along and it is clearly the book for this moment. Greater Things is just that book for Christian leaders today. Len Wilson, a trusted innovator and an accomplished practitioner, takes us on a journey to better understand where we are at and where the Spirit is leading. If you have felt stuck in ministry or are looking for ways to use your creativity for Gods Kingdom, this is the book for you!

REV. JACOB ARMSTRONG , Pastor, Providence Church, Mt. Juliet, TN

Greater Things gets to the heart of innovation from a deep, holistic biblical perspective. This is really great, theological writing. Truly a much needed reading for connecting to Gods next!

REV. MICHAEL SLAUGHTER , Pastor Emeritus, Ginghamsburg Church, Founder and Chief Strategist, Passionate Churches, LLC

Every now and then a book shoots across the sky like a bolt of lightning, cleansing the air, clarifying the subject matter, silhouetting the challenges, and lighting up the horizon for new vistas and ventures. Len Wilsons Greater Things is that rare, out-of-the-blue bombshell of a book that will electrify anyone concerned about innovation, creativity, and imagination in the church.

DR. LEONARD SWEET , Best-selling author of over 60 books, distinguished visiting professor at five colleges and universities, and founder/president of SpiritVenture Ministries, PreachTheStory.com, and The Salish Sea Press

In this groundbreaking new book, Len Wilson - author, innovator, entrepreneur, and follower of Jesus - takes the reader on a much-needed journey exploring Christian innovation in the church. If there has ever been a need for church leaders to think creatively and with imagination, that moment and the opportunity is now. Len helps the reader see that innovation and tradition are not at odds, but that innovation actually builds on tradition. This trailblazing book explores the promise of Jesus that if we believe in Him, we will do even greater works than he did. I highly recommend this challenging and thought-provoking book!

JOEL MIKELL , Consultant, Author, Senior Vice President, Horizons Stewardship

Len Wilsons Greater Things offers a compelling vision and theology for Christ-centered innovation. In a sea of disruptive and evolutionary theories, Len offers a faithful perspective that embeds Gods creative and redemptive character at the center of innovative work. This book is an excellent read for any Christian leader who desires to see Gods kingdom on Earth as it is in heaven.

DR. ANDY MILLER , Vice President, Innovation and Partnerships, Indiana Wesleyan University.

This is the best book on Christian innovation Ive ever read. For too long the Western church has blindly embraced the ideology of progress as our core narrative. Through faithful and penetrating Scriptural engagement, Len replaces the common adoption of creative destruction with a proper theology of new creation. This is not simply a book; it is a hitchhikers guide to the future for church teams desiring to explore Christian innovation.

REV. DR. MICHAEL ADAM BECK , Author, pastor, professor, and cultivator of movements, Director of the Fresh Expressions House of Studies at United Theological Seminary, Director of Re-missioning Fresh Expressions US, and Cultivator of Fresh Expressions for the Florida UMC

In Greater Things , Len shares so much wisdom on Christian innovation and what it truly means for Christians to be the work of the new creation. Lens passion and creativity is so evident on every page, its motivating me to continue to think outside the box, take risks, and bring my ideas into community like never before. Lets make 2021 and beyond a new era of Christian innovation and growth. Reading this is the perfect place to start.

REV. ADAM WEBER , Lead Pastor, Embrace Church, author, Love Has A Name

This book will give you life and inspiration for the future! Len provides not only the crucial theory, but also the tangible and practical methodology for how to innovate in your context with your people. His cultural commentary is rooted in sound biblical exegesis, and his methods are anchored in Christian history and tradition. If you want to know how to be better, how to dream better, and how to innovate more faithfully to the calling of God upon your life, then this book is a must-read (and must-own, and must-share).

DR. DAVID MCDONALD , Founder, Fossores Chapter House and Pastor, Westwinds Church

For some Christians, the notion of innovation can bring anxiety, especially when compared with an old time religion that feels so comfortable. We need a guide with a love for the Church and experience in Spirit-led innovation. Fortunately, Dr. Len Wilson is this person. In Greater Things , this pastor, entrepreneur, creative, and innovator provides a map to guide the Church in adaptation and innovation which are critical for the future. As a professor I can confidently state this book will become required reading in our degree program.

DR. RICK BARTLETT , Program Director, Ministry Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Tabor College

Greater Things is a riveting, thoughtful, educational, inspiring goldmine for innovational creativity. With stories from history, well-grounded and illuminating scriptural exegesis plus practical handholds for application, this new resource is loaded with everything to take your God possibilities to a whole new level. Highly recommended!

REV. SUE NILSON KIBBEY , Director, Bishop Bruce Ough Innovation Center, United Theological Seminary

Len Wilson literally wrote the book on creativity. Now he takes on an even weightier subject: innovation. Writing with clarity and purpose about the churchs clarity and purpose, Wilson ranges from Rauschenbush to Vos and from Willow Creek to Twitter. Along the way he offers this trenchant observation that I cant stop mulling over: Eventually, the influence of all innovations atrophy. Oh, I dont want that to be true but I know it is. Dig in to Len Wilsons latest to feed your soul and stir your mind.

REV. TALBOT DAVIS , pastor of Good Shepherd Church in Charlotte, NC, and author of six books with Abingdon Press

Also By Len Wilson

Think Like a 5-Year-Old: Reclaim Your Wonder and Create Great Things

Taking Flight with Creativity: Worship Design Teams That Work (with Jason Moore)

The Wired Church 2.0 (with Jason Moore)

Design Matters: Create Powerful Imagery for Worship (with Jason Moore)

Fresh out of the Box: Digital Worship Experiences, Volumes 1-4 (with Lumicon)

Digital Storytellers: The Art of Communicating the Gospel in Worship (with Jason Moore)

The Wired Church: Making Media Ministry

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The Work of the New Creation

Len Wilson

Plano, Texas

Greater Things: The Work of the New Creation