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From Billy Graham to a Trappist monastery, from Capitol Hill to the helm of the Reformed Church in America, Wesley Granberg-Michaelsonâs personal pilgrimage has covered the length and breadth of Christianity in America. Now, drawing upon forty years of his own spiritual journals, this elder statesman of the church crystallizes his wide-ranging experiences into a sharp, lively memoir.
Unexpected Destinations reveals a unique encounter with evangelical piety, Catholic contemplative spirituality, Reformed theology, Pentecostal practice, and ecumenical efforts â an encounter that dares to envision unity between all these strands of Christianity. It provides fresh historical insights into the evangelical subculture of the 1970s, sheds new light on how denominations today grapple inwardly with such issues as homosexuality and missional renewal, and poignantly relates the joy and pain of one manâs spiritual life journey.
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Unexpected Destinations reveals a unique encounter with evangelical piety, Catholic contemplative spirituality, Reformed theology, Pentecostal practice, and ecumenical efforts â an encounter that dares to envision unity between all these strands of Christianity. It provides fresh historical insights into the evangelical subculture of the 1970s, sheds new light on how denominations today grapple inwardly with such issues as homosexuality and missional renewal, and poignantly relates the joy and pain of one manâs spiritual life journey.
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Wesley Granberg-Michaelson has served as General Secretaryof the Reformed Church in America since 1994. He was thefirst managing editor of Sojourners magazine andhas also worked with the World Council of Churches,Christian Churches Together in the USA, the GlobalChristian Forum, and Call to Renewal. His books includeLeadership from Inside Out: Spirituality andOrganizational Change.
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Ronald J. Sider
President, Evangelicals for Social Action
"Delightful, moving, important. . . . The wonderful story of a person who has played a large role in bringing Christ's one -- broken -- body closer together."
Brian D. McLaren
author of A Generous Orthodoxy
"If you asked me to name the finest human beings I've ever had the privilege of knowing, Wes Granberg-Michaelson would be on the short list: an exemplary Christian leader, a compassionate friend, a wise older (slightly) brother and mentor, and a fly-fishing buddy too. As I read Unexpected Destinations, two emotions kept rising up in me. First, I felt the joy of getting to know Wes even better as he tells his story, shares from his personal journal, and offers his reflections on his times. And, second, I felt so grateful that others who haven't had the gift and pleasure of Wes's friendship can get to know him in these pages. This book is a multifaceted treasure -- a window into a fascinating Christian leader and a window into his times as well."
Diana Butler Bass
author of Strength for the Journey and Christianity for the Rest of Us
"At last. An honest memoir about the challenges of Christian leadership in our time. Retracing his lifelong quest to follow Jesus, Wes Granberg-Michaelson inverts the usual 'Great Man' success story in favor of a deeply personal tale of how God uses flawed human beings and imperfect institutions to transform the world."
Mark S. Hanson
Presiding Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
"Wesley Granberg-Michaelson keeps us asking 'What about Jesus?' and 'What does it mean to live one's faith for the life of the world?' His passion for justice is that of a prophet. His wisdom is that of a sage. Wes has an insatiable curiosity about faith and life. He calls us to live as people of the resurrection, following the way of the cross. In a fragmented world, he works tirelessly for unity within diversity. Thanks be to God for Granberg-Michaelson's powerful personal witness to the faith as he has lived it with perseverance and imagination in the community of Christ's church."
Ecumenical Review
“A courageous and challenging testimony.”
Religious Studies Review
“Provides a glimpse into a movement toward a global understanding of Christianity that will continue to be an important factor for moving forward in interreligious dialogue.”
President, Evangelicals for Social Action
"Delightful, moving, important. . . . The wonderful story of a person who has played a large role in bringing Christ's one -- broken -- body closer together."
Brian D. McLaren
author of A Generous Orthodoxy
"If you asked me to name the finest human beings I've ever had the privilege of knowing, Wes Granberg-Michaelson would be on the short list: an exemplary Christian leader, a compassionate friend, a wise older (slightly) brother and mentor, and a fly-fishing buddy too. As I read Unexpected Destinations, two emotions kept rising up in me. First, I felt the joy of getting to know Wes even better as he tells his story, shares from his personal journal, and offers his reflections on his times. And, second, I felt so grateful that others who haven't had the gift and pleasure of Wes's friendship can get to know him in these pages. This book is a multifaceted treasure -- a window into a fascinating Christian leader and a window into his times as well."
Diana Butler Bass
author of Strength for the Journey and Christianity for the Rest of Us
"At last. An honest memoir about the challenges of Christian leadership in our time. Retracing his lifelong quest to follow Jesus, Wes Granberg-Michaelson inverts the usual 'Great Man' success story in favor of a deeply personal tale of how God uses flawed human beings and imperfect institutions to transform the world."
Mark S. Hanson
Presiding Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
"Wesley Granberg-Michaelson keeps us asking 'What about Jesus?' and 'What does it mean to live one's faith for the life of the world?' His passion for justice is that of a prophet. His wisdom is that of a sage. Wes has an insatiable curiosity about faith and life. He calls us to live as people of the resurrection, following the way of the cross. In a fragmented world, he works tirelessly for unity within diversity. Thanks be to God for Granberg-Michaelson's powerful personal witness to the faith as he has lived it with perseverance and imagination in the community of Christ's church."
Ecumenical Review
“A courageous and challenging testimony.”
Religious Studies Review
“Provides a glimpse into a movement toward a global understanding of Christianity that will continue to be an important factor for moving forward in interreligious dialogue.”
