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Berkeley Street Theatre: How Improvisation and Street Theater Emerged as a Christian Outreach to the Culture of the Time

Contributor(s): Defazio, Jeanne C (Editor), Gill, David W (Foreword by), Spencer, William David (Afterword by)

ISBN: 9781532600494

Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers

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Pub Date: February 1, 2017

Dewey: 269.2

LCCN: 2022278880

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.38" H x 9.00" L x 6.00" W ( 0.82 lbs) 148 pages

Series: House of Prisca and Aquila

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Description: "Chronicles Christian World Liberation Front's 1969-1975 ministry to the counterculture. Founded by Jack Sparks, CWLF was featured in the June 1971 Time Magazine's epic "Jesus Revolution" edition. Reverend Billy Graham sponsored the CWLF outreach and referred to CWLF as a highly effective outreach to the counterculture"--publisher.

Brief description: David W. Gill is an Oakland, California, writer. He studied at UC Berkeley, San Francisco State, and the University of Southern California. He served forty years as professor of ethics at New College Berkeley, North Park University, St. Mary's College, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has authored ten books, including Workplace Discipleship 101: A Primer (2020) and this memoir. He is founding president of the International Jacques Ellul Society (www.ellul.org).

Review Quotes: "Berkeley Street Theatre is a call for Christians to use theater to attract and convict seekers . . . I highly recommend the reading and use of Berkeley Street Theatre for those interested in history, thoughtful and creative outreach, and practical, hands-on information."
--Aida Besancon Spencer, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; author of God through the Looking Glass: Glimpses from the Arts

"Many people have had negative church experiences but still want to know more about God. If they are reluctant to step back into a church community, Christian theater is the perfect parable to bridge the gap. I wholeheartedly endorse this book because it models theater as Christian outreach."
--Teresa Flowers, author of How to Have an Attitude of Gratitude on the Night Shift

"I recommend this book because it explains how Christian theater brings people to Jesus. This book combines love of Jesus and love of performing arts together. Bravo!"
--Monica "Happy" C. Valdivieso, performing artist

"Theatrical production is the perfect opportunity to show Christian truths modeled in everyday life. People don't want to be talked at, but rather want to draw their own conclusions from entertaining productions. This book clearly shows faith in action through a theatrical approach to ministry."
--Gemma Wenger, M. Ed., Beauty for Ashes Television and Radio Ministry, Los Angeles

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