Through the Looking Glass of Generosity: The Church as a Gift

When Alice stepped through the looking glass, she entered a completely different world. This little book invites you to pass through a theological looking glass and totally re-imagine the church. What would it be like if we saw the church as a gift from God to others to benefit the world? And what does healthy giving look like? Easy to read, the book explores the very nature of generosity. How you give may never be the same again!

Rev’d Dr Michael Moynagh is associated with Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, has written numerous books on new ways of being church, and has a wide speaking and consulting ministry. This book is commended below, and more commendations can be found inside…

Reading this book created a profound theological paradigm within which I had to rethink my attitude to mission, church planting and community formation. It is prophetic in its vision…
Revd Canon John McGinley,
Myriad Lead at the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication

A punchy, intriguing and thought-provoking challenge to be radically generous as a church. Mike not only calls us to learn how to give, but also provides a very fresh look at the need to receive.
Lucy Moore,
Head of the Growing Faith Foundation and founder of Messy Church

…the grand theologian of Fresh Expressions has provided perhaps the most important book in decades. An ecclesiology of gift undergirds the entire church’s life and offers a corrective to the expansionist and colonial errors of the past.
Michael Beck,
Director of Fresh Expressions House of Studies at United Theological Seminary

Gift and generosity are simple everyday ideas and pretty much everyone likes them. So what a great idea to explore the church in mission through the language of gift. It instantly invites the church into a…relation to the world which lets go of power and risks trusting the giving process.
Jonny Baker
Britain Hub Mission Director, CMS.

What a gift this book is…packed with examples and stories…with accessible theology clearly explained. Great to read, use and give to others.
David Cundill,
Pioneer Development Officer, Diocese of Southwark

This thought-provoking book challenges congregations to extend themselves beyond their walls…Rich in theology and practical insight.
Shannon Kiser
Senior Director, Fresh Expressions North America