Emerging Hope Book Review

Reading Report Form
Spring 2005

Book Title: Emerging Hope: A Strategy for Reaching Postmodern Generations

Author: Jimmy Long

Synopsis of content:
This is book is about our rapidly changing culture and how to reach the younger generation more effectively with the Gospel message of Christ.

Significant Quotes:
God is calling us to be a people of hope who offer the gospel of hope to an emerging culture without hope.

Reflection:
I liked this book. The cultural snapshot was interesting. I learned a several things about the changing culture and the new generation that is emerging. I learned what influences have shaped and are shaping younger generations, which helps in understanding how better to reach them with the gospel of hope. I agree with what the author said about community, how important it is and how we long for it. After reading this book, I realize reaching the next generation means telling them about the hope found in God and inviting them into Christian community.