Our next book, selected by class members, is “Exiles: Church in the Shadow of Empire” by Preston Sprinkle. Hard copies are available from your library or other favorite book supplier or you can contact office@popluther.org if you need Prince of Peace to order a copy for you.

Classes will be held from 7:00-8:30 pm on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month beginning September 10th. Contact Pastor Larry Donner with questions.

Classes will consist of small and whole group discussions on the main themes of the book. You are welcome to take part as much or as little as you choose, but I do hope you will choose to join us for this timely topic.

"Politics are dividing our churches like never before. New York Times–bestselling author Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle reminds us that the first-century church was not an apolitical gathering, where Christians left their Roman politics at the door. It also wasn’t a place where Christians mounted a Roman flag next to—or above—a Christian one. Church was a place where God’s plan for governing the world was revealed, where one could witness what it means to follow the Creator’s design for human flourishing.

In this timely book, Preston explores why:

Israel’s exile to Babylon profoundly shaped the political identity of God’s people—and still does today.

Christians should see themselves as foreigners in the country where they live.

The gospel of Jesus’ kingdom was politically subversive.

The church today should view its political identity as fundamentally separate from the empire.

Total allegiance to a political party dilutes the church’s witness. Discover a more biblical, powerful way to live in a secular world. Discover what it means to live in exile.”