About the Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series xi

Preface and Acknowledgments xiii

Introduction: Following Jesus into the Far Country—the Winter of Our Discontent xix

Signpost One: Post-Christendom 1

Into the Far Country: The Journey into Post-Christendom

Signpost Two: Missio Dei 16

With the Prodigal God: The Journey into God’s Mission

Signpost Three: Incarnation 31

On the Ground: The Journey into Everyday Life

Signpost Four: Witness 48

In the World: The Journey into the World

Signpost Five: Scripture 66

Living Our Story: Journeying by the Book

That Is More Than a Book

Signpost Six: Gospel 83

Making All Things Right: The Journey into Redemption

Signpost Seven: Church 96

In Kingdom Communities: The Journey as the Body of Christ into the World

Signpost Eight: Prodigal Relationships 114

With Our Brokenness: The Journey Toward Sexual Redemption

Signpost Nine: Prodigal Justice 131

Among Our Neighborhoods: The Journey Toward Local Justice

Signpost Ten: Prodigal Openness 148

For the Good News: The Journey into Diverse Worlds

Epilogue: The Prodigal Returns 163

Notes 167

About the Authors 183

Index 185