Christianity Today posted their annual list of top books that are “most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.” We are honored that Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing without Dividing the Church won the Award of Merit in the category of Church and Pastoral Leadership. Christianity Today’s list covers many categories and mentions other great books, such as: Urban Apologetics: Restoring Black Dignity with the Gospel edited by Eric Mason, In Quest of the Historical Adam: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration by William Lane Craig, and Preaching to People in Pain: How Suffering Can Shape Your Sermons and Connect with Your Congregation by Matthew D. Kim.
Rick Langer is a Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology and the Director of the Office of Faith and Learning at ɫɫ̳. He specializes in the integration of faith and learning, and has also published in the areas of bioethics, theology and philosophy. He has a passion for helping Christians of all ages understand the connection between the Gospel and all the diverse facets of the created order in which we live. Prior to coming to Biola, he served for over twenty years as a pastor at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Redlands, California.
Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D.) is the Senior Director of Biola’s that seeks to reintroduce compassion and civility into our disagreements. He is the co-host of the Winsome Conviction Podcast where people with differing viewpoints are brought on for engaging dialogue. Tim has written extensively in the area of cultural engagement and conflict including , , , and his newest book (co-written with Sean McDowell) is .