Vineyard Church North Phoenix | The Quest For the Radical Middle By Bill Jackson

The Quest for the Radical Middle provides an in-depth look at the history of one of the fastest growing church movements in the last twenty years. The Vineyard story is a fascinating case study of those that would attempt to hold in tension the great historical doctrines of the Christian faith with an ardent pursuit of the Spirit of God. Written by a Vineyard pastor, it is a thoroughly researched, even-handed account that reads like a novel.

Here are some of the things that have been said about The Quest for the Radical Middle:

Todd Hunter (National Director, Association of Vineyard Churches): "If you are interested in the Vineyard for any reason, you may not be able to put The Quest for the Radical Middle down once you’ve started. It is a fascinating, concise part of God’s story in our little part of the Church called Vineyard."

Kenn Gulliksen (founder of the Vineyard, now with Calvary Chapel): "Overall I think Bill has written an incredibly clear, accurate, fair and purely motivated history that glorifies God."

Peter Wagner: "…this is a winner…Bill, in a positive and constructive way, answers just about any question anyone would ever have about John Wimber and the Vineyard."

Wayne Grudem (Chairman, Department of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School): "…an extremely interesting and thoroughly researched study what will encourage people’s faith and their desire to see God actively working in their lives. I found it really hard to put down!"

John & Margie McClure (National Board Member, Association of Vineyard Churches and Senior Pastor of the Newport Beach Vineyard –- with Wimber from the beginning): "Bill’s history was extremely enjoyable to read. It caused so many emotions to well up in us…nostalgia, pride, gratefulness, loyalty…and not a little rue. It is also very well written."

Steve Nicholson (National Task Force Leader for the Association of Vineyard Churches and Senior Pastor of the Evanston, Illinois Vineyard): "This history is a great explanation of the emergence of the Vineyard and the significant events in its development. It will be very useful reading for anyone interested in the Vineyard movement."

Mike Bickle (Senior Pastor, Metro Christian Fellowship, Kansas City, MO): "Bill Jackson’s thorough and accurate history of the Vineyard combines scholarly research with a kindness that will promote healing in relationships. It will serve the larger body of Christ as we see how God intervened with grace to anoint weak people as vessels of his kingdom."

Randy Clark (Senior Pastor, VCF St. Louis, MO and spark of the Toronto Blessing): "Thanks Bill for your labor of love. You have written an exciting, honest, enlightening account of the Vineyard. I found it hard to put down."

The Quest for the Radical Middle is available for purchase in the Sacred Grounds Bookstore.
$22.00