Small Cloud Rising: How Creatives, Dreamers, Poets, and Misfits Are Awakening The Ancient Future Church

by Dave Gibbons

"What would the church look like if it wasn't contained on a piece of land?" This question launched Dave into a journey that took him to the other side of the world to understand. Small Cloud Rising is not a how to book for church. Every movement needs new language, metaphors, music and art based upon ancient transcendent truths. Small Cloud Rising is an imaginative and poetic literary portal into the past and the future of church. Dream with Dave as he reimagines what the church could really look like if it wasn't on a piece of land. From WillowCreek Church (Aaron Niequist) glowingly I just read it in one sitting. Holy crap, this is great. I love it! So much to think about and dream about and reimagine. But most of it's beautiful. You make the good news sound like...well...good news! So great. Also, additional resources on case studies and other valuable reflections are on Dave's

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 14, 2015

Reviews

[D Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Different Kind of Read

I've always enjoyed Dave Gibbons out of the box approach. He is a brilliant thinker and a very innovative leader. This book is a different read and it makes you think deeply, especially as it pertains to how we do what we do. Although I believe firmly in what is shared this book requires deep think in and questions that will enable you to see what needs to be modified in your context. As a firm believer in the local church and as a pastor, it makes me think about how I would translate these principles into my context.

[Isabel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read about the vision of NewSong church in Santa Ana, California. To empower people as the church, to go OUT to love as Jesus loved vs the church planting model, or needing people to visit the church in a box to hear the Message. Beautiful, passionate, revolutionary vision 💕

[Matthew Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must be heard message for the church

We are called to love, we must by the church, the home to love and be loved and the academy to be equipped. A must read for every person.

[Emil Bredahl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a book that I enjoyed :-(