Missions and History Book Readers

Purpose of our Missions and History Book-reading group:

To learn more through reading books about missions, past and present, from a Christian theological perspective. And that learning is incomplete until it is operative in our changed behavior (motivating actions, decisions); learning is more properly  and biblically understood to be discipleship. That learning, that discipleship, must become an integral part of the fabric of our dispositions, what Aristotle and Aquinas called habits. We are forming a community of missional learners, whose rhythms of life and ministries are bringing change to our wider community, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

We meet in Madison, Wisconsin (though some are now also meeting with us online). We currently meet in the offices of Youth With A Mission’s PHOS House on the corner of Langdon St. and Frances St. adjacent to the University of Wisconsin Campus.

This monthly book discussion group began in the summer of 2006. Since then we have read and discussed over 40 volumes. On occasion the authors of the books have honored us with a presentation of their book. For a complete listing of the books we have read, visit our Missions and History Book Reader’s Blog.

You are not required to read all the books to participate. This group is ideal for anyone, particularly christian leaders desiring to learn in a small community of fellow readers.  Students, business people, government officials, pastors, and faculty are all welcome.

Post a comment with a request to attend our next meeting. Even if you cannot attend, we’ll add you to our list and keep you posted on the next gathering.

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