There are several books which have or are shaping my theology around Short Term Missions, and I will post them here eventually. This is the most recent book I've added into the mix. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is the son-in-law of Carey Professor, Jonathan Wilson and contemporary to Shane Claiborne. He is active in the monastic movement and has written several books around prayer, community living etc. Read more about him here.
In this book Jonathan challenges the spirit of restlessness and lack of commitment we are seeing in our world. In a time and place where global travel is affordable, where we can 'church shop' till we find the right one, and in a time where we change jobs, neighbourhoods and countries with regularity...Jonathan calls us to root down. Engage our community. And commit long term.
Written with the flavor of both hard won experience and echoes of the Benedictine way, the book offers a different way of living. I would recommend this book as a new lens to look through when contemplating your place and space of life.
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