A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World Will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders

by Mark Sayers, Matthew Baker (Narrator)

For much of recent history, individuals and institutions could plan, execute, and flourish with their visions of a better world. Volatile, complex forces could be addressed and confronted with planning and management. But crisis is a great revealer. It knocks us off our thrones. It uncovers the weaknesses in our strategies and brings to light our myths and idols. Our past strategies run aground, smashed by unpredictable and chaotic waves.

Yet in the midst of the chaos of a crisis comes opportunity. The history of the church tells us that crisis always precedes renewal, and the framework of renewal offers us new ways forward. A Non-Anxious Presence shows how that renewal happens and offers churches and leaders strategic ways to awaken the church and see our culture changed for Christ.

Audible Audio

Published June 7, 2022

About the author

Mark Sayers is the senior leader of Red Church and the cofounder of Über Ministries. He is particularly interested in the intersection between Christianity and the culture of the West. Mark lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife, Trudi, and their daughter (Grace) and twin boys (Hudson and Billy).

Reviews

[Joshua Stansbury · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed A Non-Anxious Presence. I listened to the audiobook, which was well-narrated, but I think having a physical copy would be helpful for taking notes and referring back to key ideas. The book offers a lot of insight about staying grounded and calm in leadership and life, and I’m still processing some of what I learned. I’d recommend it to anyone in a leadership role or anyone who wants to cultivate peace in a busy, anxious world.