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Patrick of Ireland lived a Christian life beyond the ordinary - that's why we call him a saint. But Jamie Arpin-Ricci contends that, although St. Patrick may have been extraordinary, the sort of life he lived is available to everyone - if we only desire and accept it. This book is Arpin-Ricci's exploration of what that sort of radical way of living might look like. Drawing from Scripture, church history and his own ministry experiences among those who live on the margins, Vulnerable Faith bridges the often enormous gap between the conceptual ideal of faithfulness we talk about in church and a genuine, practical, radical obedience to Jesus. The urgency of the invitation to each of us in 'Vulnerable Faith' cannot be ignored. In a world of terror and hatred, of protection and retaliation, it is a bold and important reminder to Christians of the radical nature of our witness as followers of Jesus.
About the Author
Having spent nearly 20 years living in missional communities throughout Canada & the US, Jamie Arpin-Ricci brings his experience as a pastor and missionary to his passion for teaching and writing. Arpin-Ricci, along with his Australian wife & Ethiopian son, share life in inner city Winnipeg, Canada, where he pastors Little Flowers Community, an innovative missional church. He also serves as co-director of Youth With A Mission Urban Ministries Winnipeg. He is currently developing a new low-income housing community with supports for people with mental health challenges called Chiara House. Jamie is also a member of the Forge Canada National Team.Arpin-Ricci's study of the life of St. Francis of Assisi and practice of Franciscan spirituality has deeply impacted his life, ministry and writing.www.missional.cawww.facebook.com/missional.cawww.twitter.com/missional(NOTE: "Rise Up" by Anita Keith is listed on the authors page as Jamie wrote the Forward for the book)
