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Unfettered Spirit Spiritual Gifts for the New Great Awakening Robert D Cornwall 9781938434594 Books

Written by a former pastor of mine. You need to have a pretty good theology background to fully understand it but it is beautifully and thoughtfully written - a lovely book for someone who wants to explore Christian theology a little deeper.


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Unfettered Spirit Spiritual Gifts for the New Great Awakening Robert D Cornwall 9781938434594 Books Reviews

Much has been written on the person of Jesus and the soteriological importance of Christ, but relatively little, in comparison has been written, especially in western (Latin) Christianity, on the Spirit. With the movement towards a spirit world, it is important that we take a greater initiative to come to understand the Spirit rather than leave it in the shadows as a poor Cinderella-like relative. We must be open to the movement of the Spirit and allow it to move us and move the world to become a more just world.

Therefore, it is important that we get a deeper sense of the Spirit by reflecting, studying and reading about the Spirit. One good book which satisfies this need is Rev. Dr. Robert D. Cornwall’s book, Unfettered Spirit. Cornwall is a progressive Christian who has avoided Charismatic forms of Christianity. Cornwall who is a pastor and a theologian approaches the Spirit from a church historical understanding of the Spirit to point out how the Spirit never left the church. The wondrous Spirit was always with the church and continues to be with the Church.

Cornwall’s book goes into detail about the various gifts of the Spirit and how it is vital to the church to know them and allow them to flourish. The gifts of the Spirit to the church are gifts of leadership, word, service and community. These gifts will bring new life into churches which are dwindling as the church is the body of Christ. It is the gentle, yet refreshing powerful winds of the Spirit which is life-giving to our dry bodies. The gifts of the Spirit will revive the Church and allow the church to do great things.

This book is worthwhile read for its historical and biblical analysis. It helps us remember how the Spirit has changed and continues to change the church. We need to be open to the new revival of the church as we wish to enter a new phase in our lives. This book is important as it feeds the scholar and nourishes the church to become what we are called to be. It is a good book for the laity to understand the spiritual gifts which await them as they stay open to the Spirit and for the scholar who needs to understand the biblical roots to our understanding of the Spirit. In an age of uncertainty, social unrest and injustices, this book reminds us that we must all cling to the Spirit for a New Great Awakening.
I confess that at times I've been suspicious of books written about spiritual gifts. In some of them, the authors try to market their own inventories that will help you "unlock the keys to success in your church." Others never take into account the fact that, at least in the Bible, God sometimes calls people to ministry before fully equipping them for it. Bob Cornwall's new book, "Unfettered Spirit Spiritual Gifts for the New Great Awakening", wisely avoids these traps. He closely examines a great breadth of gifts that people have and does so by faithfully interpreting scripture. I was very impressed by the kinds of gifts he names and the insights he provides into them. I was even more impressed that he does so in a non-gimmicky way that does not emphasize success in the eyes of the world as the greatest of all ends. Cornwall genuinely possesses a pastor's heart and a deep, prescient understanding of ministry. I highly recommend this book to pastors and congregations who are looking to discern (a gift described by Cornwall) how God has uniquely gifted and empowered individuals and congregations to minister in these times of challenge and opportunity.
Is it about time for another Great Awakening?

This is the fourth book by Cornwall that I’ve reviewed and his writing never disappoints. Although this isn’t the type of book I usually enjoy, it’s one I can say I’m glad I read. I needed this.

Cornwall wonders if the Church isn’t on the verge of a new transition, guided by the Spirit. Though now a Disciples of Christ pastor, his roots are Pentecostal, and he recognizes that charismatic Christianity has a deep appreciation for the Spirit that many of us shrug off. Maybe the Spirit is making a comeback? Is it breaking in a new age of spiritual experience, discipleship, and hope? I found Cornwall’s portrayal of the Spirit inspiring “Offering a variety of gifts, activities, and services, the Spirit moves through the community of faith like a refreshing breeze, enlivening and empowering the community’s worship, fellowship, and service.” Today’s Spirit-empowered communities are committed to bringing into play the world-healing presence of God’s Spirit. The goal is not to rescue us from hell to heaven but to fulfill God’s promise of making Abraham’s offspring a blessing to the world.

Yes, that’s you and me, and anyone else who carries the banner of “Christian.” Are you familiar with the Briggs-Myers personality test? Cornwall, like me, fits the mold of INTJ, so perhaps that explains the kinship I’ve felt with his writings in the past. Let me put it this way I have an Introverted, iNtuitive, Thinking, Judging personality (INTJ), as contrasted with the other extreme, an Extroverted, Sensing, Feeling, Perceiving personality (ESFP). This tangential discussion isn’t really a core part of Cornwall’s book, and there are no “right” or “wrong” personalities; I bring it up just to emphasize what rare, leave-me-alone oddballs he and I are. How can people like us possibly feel the flow of the Spirit, and then contribute productively to the community? What spiritual gifts might even we be given that we can use?

Cornwall approaches this topic with practicality and pastoral care. He suggests assessing our spiritual resources with a “gift inventory.” This will help sort through our ministry opportunities and our feelings about various ways of contributing. Yes, each of us in the Church has a ministerial role, not just pastors. Cornwall calls this “embracing a theology of giftedness,” while pointing to the teaching of Paul that all members of the Body play a worthwhile and necessary part. In gift-based ministry, it’s assumed that every member of the body contributes to the welfare of that body. We INTJ’s will leave a hole as deep as any other if we neglect to make use of our own God-given gifts.

Having convinced us of our unique importance, then, the second half of the book tells us how to get our hands dirty. It provides practical advice for various types of Christians, emphasizing how each gift is needed for a healthy community.

Every Christian should read this one.
Written by a former pastor of mine. You need to have a pretty good theology background to fully understand it but it is beautifully and thoughtfully written - a lovely book for someone who wants to explore Christian theology a little deeper.