Author: Sean Gladding
Located in: Lexington, KY
Submitted: September 13, 2010
Tell us a little about yourself. I'm originally from Norwich, England and moved to the States 20 years ago. I've been in pastoral ministry for much of that time - both on the college campus and in the church. My family is part of Communality, a small missional community "seeking the welfare of the city."
What was your motivation behind this project? "The Story of God" is the book version of an introduction to the 'big story' the bible tells that my wife and I have been walking through with groups for a decade.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? Whether you've been reading the bible your whole life, or never opened one before, I hope you enjoy hearing the Story of God told as a story - and perhaps hear something you've never heard before as you discover the part you have to play in that Story as it continues to unfold.
How were you personally impacted by working on this project? Every time we walk through the Story with others, I learn something new as people share what they hear in the Story. Those insights continue to get woven into the narrative that has become this book.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? N T Wright, particularly 'The Challenge of Jesus' and 'Surprised By Hope'. Sandra Richter - The Epic of Eden. Walter Brueggemann, Joel B Green, Alan Hirsch, Brian McLaren.
