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Christian Cultural Engagement

How should Christians engage with their neighbors, their political systems, and the culture at large? These books give wisdom and inspiration for how we can be a force for good in the spaces we inhabit. You can also read articles on cultural engagement from IVP authors or browse books on how the church interacts with society.

Small Things with Great Love: Adventures in Loving Your Neighbor, By Margot Starbuck
Small Things with Great Love
Margot Starbuck
3817
Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good, By Amy L. Sherman
Kingdom Calling
Amy L. Sherman
3809
The Gospel of Matthew: God with Us, By Matt Woodley
The Gospel of Matthew
Matt Woodley
3642
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes: Cultural Studies in 1 Corinthians, By Kenneth E. Bailey
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes
Kenneth E. Bailey
3934
Practicing the Way of Jesus: Life Together in the Kingdom of Love, By Mark Scandrette
Practicing the Way of Jesus
Mark Scandrette
3634
Besides the Bible: 100 Books that Have, Should, or Will Create Christian Culture, By Dan Gibson and Jordan Green and John Pattison
Besides the Bible
Dan Gibson and Jordan Green and John Pattison
5610
Uncommon Decency: Christian Civility in an Uncivil World, By Richard J. Mouw
Uncommon Decency
Richard J. Mouw
3309
The Soul of Hip Hop: Rims, Timbs and a Cultural Theology, By Daniel White Hodge
The Soul of Hip Hop
Daniel White Hodge
3732
The Wisdom of Pixar: An Animated Look at Virtue, By Robert Velarde
The Wisdom of Pixar
Robert Velarde
3297
Global Awakening: How 20th-Century Revivals Triggered a Christian Revolution, By Mark R. Shaw
Global Awakening
Mark R. Shaw
3877
Cross-Cultural Partnerships: Navigating the Complexities of Money and Mission, By Mary T. Lederleitner
Cross-Cultural Partnerships
Mary T. Lederleitner
3747
Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture, By Tim Muehlhoff and Todd Lewis
Authentic Communication
Tim Muehlhoff and Todd Lewis
2815
God Is Great, God Is Good: Why Believing in God Is Reasonable and Responsible, Edited by William Lane Craig and Chad Meister
God Is Great, God Is Good
Edited by William Lane Craig and Chad Meister
3726
Hidden Worldviews: Eight Cultural Stories That Shape Our Lives, By Steve Wilkens and Mark L. Sanford
Hidden Worldviews
Steve Wilkens and Mark L. Sanford
3854
Everyday Justice: The Global Impact of Our Daily Choices, By Julie Clawson
Everyday Justice
Julie Clawson
3628
Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom and Discernment, By Brian Godawa
Hollywood Worldviews
Brian Godawa
3713
Who Gets to Narrate the World?: Contending for the Christian Story in an Age of Rivals, By Robert E. Webber
Who Gets to Narrate the World?
Robert E. Webber
3481
Jesus Made in America: A Cultural History from the Puritans to
Jesus Made in America
Stephen J. Nichols
2849
Toward a Prophetic Youth Ministry: Theory and Praxis in Urban Context, By Fernando Arzola Jr.
Toward a Prophetic Youth Ministry
Fernando Arzola Jr.
2802
The New Conspirators: Creating the Future One Mustard Seed at a Time, By Tom Sine
The New Conspirators
Tom Sine
3384
A Credible Witness: Reflections on Power, Evangelism and Race, By Brenda Salter McNeil
A Credible Witness
Brenda Salter McNeil
3482
Simplify: 106 Ways to Uncomplicate Your Life, By Paul Borthwick
Simplify
Paul Borthwick
5753
Dynamic Diversity: Bridging Class, Age, Race and Gender in the Church, By Bruce Milne
Dynamic Diversity
Bruce Milne
2806
The Legacy of John Paul II: An Evangelical Assessment, Edited by Tim Perry
The Legacy of John Paul II
Edited by Tim Perry
2595
Life After Church: God's Call to Disillusioned Christians, By Brian Sanders
Life After Church
Brian Sanders
3606