The Table I Long For: Learning to Participate in the Mission and Family of God

by Shawn Brace

Shawn Brace’s world began to shift one Friday night, after a close-knit gathering in a family home. “Why does church have to be more than this?” he asked himself. It was a question that led him into Scripture, paving the way for a fresh understanding of the mission and dynamics of God’s family—and eventually the re-launch of his church.

With stories from his experience, Brace paints an inspiring vision of what it looks like to participate in the mission and family of God in ways that are relevant and meaningful to a post-Christian society. If you are tired of simply going to church, find out how to start being church in your community—a family where every person is welcome at the table.

276 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 11, 2021

Reviews

[Sheryl McDonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reading

This book explains Shawn’s path towards establishing a missional community in his church. It’s a great guide for anyone wanting to change their traditional approach to church.

[Peta Hay]

This book challenged the way I thing how church should be. I long for a church like this. I think this is along the same vein as "Pagan Christianity" which I have read previously

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, especially the first few chapters. It put into words a longing I have been feeling quite a bit recently regarding what church should/could look like in our modern context.

[Julie Malcolm · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thought provoking, inspiring read