Everything Must Change
Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope

I did a long summary of this in part because I wanted to keep notes for myself on key parts of this, so you can skip down to the stars if you want my opinion without the summary. :) Hmmm. I think I liked the overall idea of the book, at least in the way that it was framed, with the concept that our s......more

This book is now almost ten years old, and it stands up remarkably well. I think that the review writers who read this back in 2007 are probably feeling a bit sheepish, because McLaren has been proven more right than mere coincidence would allow. The book is a powerful exploration of the systems of......more

I have mixed feelings about this book. Brian has had a great impact on me through his writings and in the very rich time I got to spend as a student of his at Fuller Seminary. I love what Brian is doing in bringing the words and deeds of Jesus to bear on these crucial global questions of consumption......more

A great and inspiring read. I really want to give this a 5-star rating, but the call to action that McLaren urges seems slightly undermined by the fact that he doesn't offer a lot of practical ways for us to contribute to his vision. There is a lot here, though, and I do highly recommend it. McLaren......more