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The following review was written by Myka Kennedy Stephens for Congregational Libraries Today, the bimonthly publication of the Church & Synagogue Library Association. Used with permission. Copyright 2008 by the Church and Synagogue Library Association (
www.cslainfo.org).
How to reach the non-churched and church-averse population is a question many congregations struggle with. The Journeys Community in Maryland has sought to answer it by making themselves an open “seeker” community. Their story and philosophy is presented in Seeking the Spirit, a slim narrative of how they established and grew their ministry among those who are wary of more traditional approaches to Christianity. Co-authored by the founder and creative director of Journeys Community, this book is designed to raise awareness about the need to minister to those seeking spiritual experiences—a ministry that may or may not result in conversion to Christianity and joining a church membership.
Presented as a “how-to” guide, this book reads more as the history of one seeker community with the occasional tip and suggestion for those interested in trying to establish their own seeker community. The most valuable information for the intended reader is found in the book’s appendices, which contain sample outlines for worship and a list of worship themes.
