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Discover John Stott's writings on creation care, brought together for the first time in this definitive collection for the global church. Compiled by R. J. Sam Berry and Laura Yoder, this brilliant anthology demonstrates both Stott's passion for the environment and its place in Christian discipleship. Showcasing his unique way of explaining the Bible simply and clearly, John Stott on Creation Care traces Stott's own process of coming to embrace creation care as a vital part of the Christian life - and in turn shows us how creation care must have an integral place in our own discipleship. Commentary by noted scientist R. J. (Sam) Berry connects Stott's writings together and illuminates how his wisdom still speaks to us today. Alongside reflections from others that Stott inspired and discipled, John Stott on Creation Care is the perfect resource for every Christian looking to understand biblical teaching on the environment and how creation care should form part of their discipleship. It is also an ideal biblical and theological resource for those involved in creation care ministry. Published as part of the John Stott Centenary celebrations, proceeds from John Stott on Creation Care will go to A Rocha International, a charity that carries community-based conservation projects in response to biodiversity loss around the world. John Stott viewed creation care as an inevitable implication of the biblical message, and as a grounding for Christian engagement in environmental commitments. This collection will give you a deeper, more thorough understanding of his writings and how his views developed, and will leave you motivated and inspired to look again at your discipleship and how you approach creation care.

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I listened to John Stott's presentation of the Snowy Owl while doing a course at the LICC. I never labelled him as an environmentalist, and he wasn't - he was a Christian whose life was so rooted in Scripture that his love for and stewardship of the rest of creation was part of his daily life. He was also willing to be challenged and changed in his understanding and interpretation of Scripture. His understanding of stewardship of creation also evolved and this book is an excellent collection documenting this journey. Whatever stage we are at in our own journey - whether you are sceptical, exploring, interested or passionate - this will inspire, inform, invigorate and illuminate your understanding. This book is not an appeal to start caring for creation or a mere reaction to the ever growing environmental crises but a collection of inspiring biblical reflection which will also influence how and why we worship God. -- Kuki (Lalbiakhlui) Rokhum, Director of Training and Mobilization, EFICOR. Read this book outside! And follow Jesus' exhortation and Stott's example of observing the birds and the lilies of the field. Read it outside, and pause between sections or chapters to reflect and to really see what and who is going on around you... We know now even more than Stott did just what a desperate state our world is in and the terrible destruction that we have wrought on it, and we need to act. We cannot read his words, as we cannot read the scriptures, and fail to take action. -- Ruth Valerio, from her foreword John Stott's remarkable and visionary embrace of both the biblical imperatives for caring and the need to translate them into practical action, particularly in the majority world where the impacts of both climate change and biodiversity loss are most directly felt, was deeply significant. He took pains to be well-informed and to keep his views under constant revision as both science and biblical theology progressed in response to an unfolding set of ecological crises. In addition, he gave generously of his time to many all over the world who were discovering what their own commitment to Christian callings to care for God's earth might mean. This book charts John Stott's creational journey, one that was made with great rigour and precision. It serves not simply as an account of a rapidly developing set of convictions, but as a model for how authentic Christian leaders can empower the whole church when they live in community and deep humility. -- Peter Harris, Co-Founder, A Rocha What a treasure trove this book is! What a testimony to the prophetic foresight of John Stott in urging Christians to be thoroughly and biblically committed to loving, studying and caring for God's creation, long before environmental and climate crises came to dominate our consciousness and trouble our consciences. And what a gift to have all these riches of John Stott's (so quotable!) writing and preaching gathered in one place, within such a helpful historical interpretative framework. May its message still speak as powerfully as the man himself once did. -- Christopher J.H. Wright, Global Ambassador and Ministry Director, Langham Partnership John Stott was known for unimpeachable character, winsome personality, and rich theological clarity. What a gift to be able to sit at his feet once again through this new volume on the vital subject of creation care. The authors and contributors have done excellent work framing, commenting upon, and expounding Stott's work. Whether a sermon, excerpt, or lecture, each chapter gleams with his characteristic lucidity and passion. Readers will be delighted to learn about his enthusiasm for wildlife, especially birds, his respect for Charles Darwin, and insistence on the ethical imperative of a simple lifestyle. His is not a secular environmentalism with a little God-talk added on, but a distinctly Christian environmentalism born of faith in the Triune Creator God whom we know and worship by caring for his creation. Throughout, we hear fervent appeal to embrace creation care as the responsibility of every Christian and a central part of the Church's mission. I pray we will heed his call. -- The Rev. Canon Emily H. McGowin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology, Wheaton College In 2021, Stott still speaks a word in season to every disciple of Jesus. In this 94000 word feast, we are invited to explore the deep biblical application of the command of Jesus (Luke 10:25-28) in how we care for creation. This embodied obedience, and Stott's brilliant questions, hold together his deep love of scripture and the biggest need in the world today. It creates new imagination for everyone who desires to be a faithful disciple and a leader in the world. -- Revd Rene August, The Warehouse This book puts front and center the Cultural Mandate as part of what we now call 'Integral Mission', alongside the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. This collection of John Stott's teachings on creation care shall hopefully move concern for culture and the environment as an important and a most urgent missional task for the churches. I live in a country that is resource-rich and one of the world's densest in bio-diversity, yet has become poor and disaster-prone because of bad governance, -- over creation and over society. The disasters we live in have intensified fears about the 'end times.' But this book cogently argues for an alternative picture of the 'apocalypse' - a 'new heaven and a new earth' as the people of God show up in its remaking. We are not going to be saved out of the earth, it says, but saved along with the earth. -- Melba Padilla Maggay, Ph.D., Institute for Studies in Asian Church and Culture

I listened to John Stott's presentation of the Snowy Owl while doing a course at the LICC. I never labelled him as an environmentalist, and he wasn't - he was a Christian whose life was so rooted in Scripture that his love for and stewardship of the rest of creation was part of his daily life. He was also willing to be challenged and changed in his understanding and interpretation of Scripture. His understanding of stewardship of creation also evolved and this book is an excellent collection documenting this journey. Whatever stage we are at in our own journey - whether you are sceptical, exploring, interested or passionate - this will inspire, inform, invigorate and illuminate your understanding. This book is not an appeal to start caring for creation or a mere reaction to the ever growing environmental crises but a collection of inspiring biblical reflection which will also influence how and why we worship God. -- Kuki (Lalbiakhlui) Rokhum, Director of Training and Mobilization, EFICOR. John Stott's remarkable and visionary embrace of both the biblical imperatives for caring and the need to translate them into practical action, particularly in the majority world where the impacts of both climate change and biodiversity loss are most directly felt, was deeply significant. He took pains to be well-informed and to keep his views under constant revision as both science and biblical theology progressed in response to an unfolding set of ecological crises. In addition, he gave generously of his time to many all over the world who were discovering what their own commitment to Christian callings to care for God's earth might mean. This book charts John Stott's creational journey, one that was made with great rigour and precision. It serves not simply as an account of a rapidly developing set of convictions, but as a model for how authentic Christian leaders can empower the whole church when they live in community and deep humility. -- Peter Harris, Co-Founder, A Rocha What a treasure trove this book is! What a testimony to the prophetic foresight of John Stott in urging Christians to be thoroughly and biblically committed to loving, studying and caring for God's creation, long before environmental and climate crises came to dominate our consciousness and trouble our consciences. And what a gift to have all these riches of John Stott's (so quotable!) writing and preaching gathered in one place, within such a helpful historical interpretative framework. May its message still speak as powerfully as the man himself once did. -- Christopher J.H. Wright, Global Ambassador and Ministry Director, Langham Partnership

I listened to John Stott's presentation of the Snowy Owl while doing a course at the LICC. I never labelled him as an environmentalist, and he wasn't - he was a Christian whose life was so rooted in Scripture that his love for and stewardship of the rest of creation was part of his daily life. He was also willing to be challenged and changed in his understanding and interpretation of Scripture. His understanding of stewardship of creation also evolved and this book is an excellent collection documenting this journey. Whatever stage we are at in our own journey - whether you are sceptical, exploring, interested or passionate - this will inspire, inform, invigorate and illuminate your understanding. This book is not an appeal to start caring for creation or a mere reaction to the ever growing environmental crises but a collection of inspiring biblical reflection which will also influence how and why we worship God. -- Kuki (Lalbiakhlui) Rokhum, Director of Training and Mobilization, EFICOR.

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John Stott (1921-2011) exercised a worldwide ministry as a church leader, Bible expositor and author. His bestselling books have been translated into numerous languages, won several awards and shaped whole generations of ministers, thinkers, writers and bloggers. In 2005, Time magazine ranked Stott among the 100 most influential people in the world. Robert James 'Sam' Berry (1934-2018) was an eminent British biologist and Christian theorist. He was Professor Emeritus of Genetics, University College London. He was president of the Linnean Society, the British Ecological Society, the European Ecological Federation, and Christians in Science. He served on the A Rocha Council of Reference alongside John Stott, as well as on the Advisory Board of the Faraday Institute, and was a founder and Board member of the John Ray Initiative. He received Marsh and UK Templeton awards for his Glasgow Gifford Lectures. Laura S. Meitzner Yoder is the John Stott Endowed Chair and Director of the Human Needs and Global Resources Program, and Professor of Environmental Studies, at Wheaton College, Illinois. Her work intersects with various missiological and environmental networks, including Micah Global, INFEMIT, ECHO Inc., and Tearfund (UK and USA).

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