Disruptive Inclusion

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"Jen provides a helpful contribution for those interested in reflecting on how adults can learn in a way that is Christian. The book invites us to embrace the disruptive in church life as well as in the classroom, as part of our Christian journey. Jen weaves personal stories together with biblical reflection, great anecdotes and important literary voices." -- Selina Stone "Jen Smith is eminently qualified to write a classic text on adult Christian learning, and she has done so in this engaging and inclusive wisdom text. Passionate about adult Christian learning as something beyond the classroom and fundamental to Christian discipleship, Jen models the very best of disruptive and inclusive practice, both in what she writes and in how she lives and teaches. This text is rooted in excellent scholarship, both biblical and pedagogical, but is accessible to readers who don't think of themselves as scholars and is written in such a way as to stimulate conversation all the way through. It is also rooted in the lifelong journey of learning, and demonstrates the curiosity, wonder and life-giving energy that all genuine learning gifts learners with. John Hull would recognise an educator of like mind and heart to himself in Jen, and would be proud of the way she has built on the foundations of his work." -- Nicola Slee "Robust, helpful books on Christian adult learning are a rarity. Jen Smith has gifted us one! Inspired by and building upon John Hull's ground-breaking What Prevents Christian Adults from Learning? published in 1985, Jen has produced a masterpiece of practical theology. Offering us her new model of disruptive inclusion, Jen lays out an exciting vision of learning which is scholarly, biblically-grounded, accessible and achievable. This is a must-read for all teachers, preachers and educators that could offer a whole new vision for their work of 'making disciples'." -- Trevor Cooling