Lunchroom Theology

Pushing Tables Together in a Fractured World

By: Heather M. Gorman, Mark Nelson

Narrated by: Heather M. Gorman, Mark Nelson

Is it possible our world is just one big high school lunchroom?

In a world fraught with polarization and division—where we form separate tables based on political beliefs, skin color, economic status, theological ideas, and personal preferences—can we find a way to live differently, more aligned with the ways of Jesus?

In Lunchroom Theology, Heather Gorman and Mark Nelson confront our societal and theological rifts, and by weaving together scriptural and sociological insights, they expose the many ways our contemporary divisions are mirrored by the church today. Drawing extensively from the life of Jesus and the practices of his early followers, they propose a better way to live in the lunchroom. They beckon us to embody Jesus’ John 17 prayer for oneness and to think faithfully and creatively about how to push tables together in our fractured world.

©2024 Heather M. Gorman, Mark Nelson (P)2024 Heather M. Gorman, Mark Nelson

Awesome

This is my new favorite book. It speaks to the love that helps others know that we are Christians.

Great book!

This book hits at some of the hardest things the church should be doing and the authors do a great job of bringing clarity and understanding to what our role is.

A welcomed breath of humility and theology for the church today.

Gorman and Nelson write with humility, urgency and experience as they seek to bring unity to the church today. Loved the book!

Un libro para confrontar nuestros corazones

Bien fundamentado, los autores nos invitan a reconsiderar nuestra actitud para eliminar sesgos que afectan la unidad y salud de la iglesia. mucho que reflexionar acerca de que significa ser discípulos de Cristo y así cuerpos la iglesia.

What we need

This is an excellent book for the modern church. It paints a picture of all the division that we are constantly aware of. Then, it proceeds to make a great argument for why we need to put aside our differences and strive toward unity over all. The authors do an incredible job at keeping your attention as well as staying true to God’s word. What am incredible read!