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John Stott on Creation Care
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21 October 2021

Discover John Stott's writings on creation care, brought together for the first time in this definitive collection for the global church. Compiled by R. J. Sam Berry and Laura Yoder, this brilliant anthology demonstrates both Stott's passion for the environment and its place in Christian discipleship.
Showcasing his unique way of explaining the Bible simply and clearly, John Stott on Creation Care traces Stott's own process of coming to embrace creation care as a vital part of the Christian life - and in turn shows us how it must have an integral place in our own discipleship.
Commentary by noted scientist R. J. (Sam) Berry connects Stott's writings together and illuminates how his wisdom still speaks to us today. Alongside reflections from others that Stott inspired and discipled, John Stott on Creation Care is the perfect resource for every Christian looking to understand biblical teaching on the environment and how creation care should form part of their discipleship. It is also an ideal biblical and theological resource for those involved in creation care ministry.
Published as part of the John Stott Centenary celebrations, proceeds from John Stott on Creation Care will go to A Rocha International, a charity that carries community-based conservation projects in response to biodiversity loss around the world.
John Stott viewed creation care as an inevitable implication of the biblical message, and as a grounding for Christian engagement in environmental commitments. This collection will give you a deeper, more thorough understanding of his writings and how his views developed, and will leave you motivated and inspired to look again at your discipleship and how you approach creation care.
Foreword by Ruth Valerio xvii
Foreword by Ruth Padilla DeBorst xxi
Preface xxiv
Acknowledgments xxvii
Introduction by Laura S. Meitzner Yoder 1
1 John Stott's journey: Living to reflect love for our Creator 5
2 Early explorations: Psalms and first sermon on creation care 16
3 Fall and redemption: Dualism, science and mandate to 'watch birds!' 44
4 Missional developments: New learning from the Word and the world 65
5 Doctrine and relevance: Lifestyle, double listening and creation's goodness 102
6 Clergy-naturalists and learning from birds 123
7 The works of the Lord: Creation care in Christian discipleship 146
8 Commitment to nature conservation and Christian mission 180
9 Reflections: Influence of Stott's teaching on creation care 213
Afterword: Planetary gardening by Ruth Padilla DeBorst 259
Appendix 1: An evangelical declaration on the care of creation (1994) 274
Appendix 2: 'Reasons for environmental concern', excerpt from Issues Facing Christians Today (2006) 280
Bibliography 294
Index of Scripture references 312