Stephen McAlpine, author of 2021 Australian Christian Book of the Year, Being the Bad Guys and the newly published Futureproof will be speaking at the North Pine Anglican Church.
Come along to enjoy a hearty breakfast and hear from Stephen as he reflects on living in a time of rapid cultural change, when Christian views are often seen as outdated and even dangerous. Stephen McAlpine’s first book, Being the Bad Guys, explains how our culture ended up so far away from biblical Christianity - the church used to be recognised as a force for good, but this is changing rapidly. Christians are now often seen as the bad guys, losing both respect and influence.
In Stephen’s latest book, Futureproof, Stephen explores where things are heading and what we can do about that now, both as individuals and as a church. Stephen examines secular narratives about purpose and authenticity, connectedness and progress, and compares them to the promises made by the Bible. He shows that the Bible offers a more satisfying, more realistic and more hopeful vision of the future. He also examines the things that cause many Christians and non-Christians to be anxious about the future: technological change, political polarisation, clashes over climate and culture wars around gender and identity. He reminds readers that God is in control and helps them to think through how they can live wholeheartedly for Christ, facing the challenges of the future with confidence and leading the way in terms of citizenship, stewardship and community.
Cost: $10.