Review of 'Planted: Belief and Belonging in an Age of Doubt' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
I had heard good things about this book but took it off my to-read list after a while. There are so many books I want to read, and I figured I wasn't in the target audience for this book. After a few encounters with people who were having a hard time with church though, I figured I needed to get familiar with this book. I'm glad I did.
The book covers a wide range of topics, from dealing with uncomfortable incidents in church history to managing when we don't fit in with the culture at church. I thought the chapter about how to approach church history was excellent. My favorite chapter though was "In All Patience and Faith." This chapter focuses on the idea that church leaders “are themselves participating in the plan of salvation,” how that impacts the way we should treat them, and our decision to follow or …
I had heard good things about this book but took it off my to-read list after a while. There are so many books I want to read, and I figured I wasn't in the target audience for this book. After a few encounters with people who were having a hard time with church though, I figured I needed to get familiar with this book. I'm glad I did.
The book covers a wide range of topics, from dealing with uncomfortable incidents in church history to managing when we don't fit in with the culture at church. I thought the chapter about how to approach church history was excellent. My favorite chapter though was "In All Patience and Faith." This chapter focuses on the idea that church leaders “are themselves participating in the plan of salvation,” how that impacts the way we should treat them, and our decision to follow or not follow their counsel.
Mason shows a lot of empathy for both those who are struggling and those who fit in and those who aren't. He uses humor as well as touching stories to make his points. This is a good book for anyone who is questioning their faith or their ability to belong culturally in the church. It's also an excellent book to help the rest of us see different perspectives and the many ways that people can find meaning in the church.