After McDonaldization

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A profound analysis of the state of the church today - Rated
John Drane puts into words what a lot of us have been thinking but didn't quite know how to articulate. He draws together an interesting and wide-ranging synthesis of materials from the social sciences, cultural studies, missiological writings, and concerns of popular spirituality, and weaves them into a creative mix that will be helpful to anyone interested in the future of the church in western countries. I especially love the way he uses so many personal stories and illustrations, as that anchors the whole thing in real life and gives some insights into his own spiritual journey which also helps readers to get a handle on why he thinks the way he does. Though, as another reviewer says here, not everybody likes an author who wears his heart on his sleeve in this way. But in all fairness, Drane repeatedly makes that comment himself, and suggests that what one person loves another will hate. No surprises there, then! Is it something to do with our preferred learning styles?

Not original, but a good overview - Rated
This is a hard hitting and penetrating analysis of the churches' response to the 21st century. It builds on Drane's previous book "The Mcdonaldization of the Church" but all you need to know is that `McDonaldization' is a term referring to a pre packaged, predictability. Dranes' praise of his own work is annoying, but you will learn a lot about mission and theology in today's world.