Missio Alliance's Top 15 Essential Reads of 2017 The message of Jesus changed the world...until the world changed the message. Is a truncated and fragmented version of the good news masquerading as the full, forceful gospel of Jesus? A growing movement of truth-seekers and Jesus-lovers believe so, and they are calling for a return to the first and foundational message of Jesus. Join Bruxy Cavey, bestselling author and teaching pastor at The Meeting House, in the pages of Reunion : a dynamic investigation of the most earth-shattering, piety-smashing, life-changing news ever. Dig into Scripture with Cavey as he unfolds God s message for the world. Learn why you shouldn t follow the Bible (but why you ll want to read it to learn how to follow Jesus). Scout out the real definitions of sin and salvation, which might surprise you. Discover your true citizenship in the Jesus nation, where you might be ready to die for a cause but never willing to kill for one. Glimpse a God who is love itself and who, like it or not, just can t stop thinking about you. “I don’t believe I’ve ever seen the message of Jesus presented in as clear, as balanced, and as humorous a way as Cavey does in Reunion . This is the book you’re looking for!” -- Gregory A. Boyd ― Reviews “There is no one better at separating Jesus from the religiosity that has developed around him than Bruxy Cavey. This book guides the reader, whether ‘seeker, saint, or sinner,’ to a liberating encounter with Jesus.” -- Mark D. Baker ― Reviews “Warning: This book contains deep spiritual truths that may radically transform your life. If you read one book about Jesus this year, let this be the one. You’ll discover an unexpected freedom and intimately connect with Jesus like never before.” -- Andrew Farley ― Reviews “This book is like Bruxy: disarming, big-hearted, down to earth, and dripping with Jesus, without the stench of religious hypocrisy.” -- Jarrod McKenna ― Reviews “This book brings together a funny yet profound encapsulation of what the gospel is and how it changes everything.” -- Justin Brierley ― Reviews "If you're suspicious of organized religion, jaded by formulaic flavors of Christianity, or just burnt out trying to do the Religion Thing, Reunion is the book for you." -- Andy Bannister ― Reviews "I honestly don't know anyone who does a better job of communicating the good news of Jesus in contemporary North American culture than Bruxy Cavey does." -- Brian Zahnd ― Reviews "Bruxy Cavey has given us a powerful tool with which to understand the gospel and to share the gospel." -- Leslie Jordan ― Reviews "Through his unique blend of pastoral care, self-awareness, and humor, Bruxy Cavey holds our hands and walks with us through the Bible, pointing out the beauty of Jesus all along the way." -- Osheta Moore ― Reviews "If you want to experience a life-changing connection with your Maker, Bruxy Cavey is the ideal guide. Reunion is filled with wisdom, humor, and penetrating insights." -- Ken Shigematsu ― Reviews "This book is classic Bruxy: iconoclastic, irreligious, intriguing, and super insightful. Its real gift is that it short-circuits stultifying religion and reintroduces us to the real Jesus. Get ready to have your paradigm rocked. We love this book!" -- Alan & Debra Hirsch ― Reviews "With the skill of an experienced matchmaker, Bruxy Cavey introduces a Jesus worth falling in love with. His vision of relationship beyond religion is personal enough to change a life and powerful enough to change the world." -- Meghan Good ― Reviews "Reunion is both a winsome introduction to Jesus for seekers and an enriching refresher for longtime disciples. Simply excellent." -- Ron Sider ― Reviews "Cavey issues readers an enthusiastic, direct invitation to become Christ-followers…Cavey illustrates his arguments with relatable, personal stories, which will likely entertain, if not convince, readers...evident goodwill, passion, and intriguing arguments..." ― Reviews Bruxy Cavey is the bestselling author of Reunion and The End of Religion and teaching pastor at The Meeting House, a church for people who aren’t into church. The Meeting House is a multisite Anabaptist congregation in Ontario, Canada, where thousands of people connect with God and each other through Sunday services, online interaction, and a widespread house church network. You can learn more about The Meeting House at www.themeetinghouse.com. Bruxy and his wife, Nina, have three daughters and live in Hamilton, Ontario.

Shane Claiborne, author of The Irresistible Revolution and Jesus for President, is a founder of The Simple Way, a community in inner-city Philadelphia that has helped birth and connect radical faith communities around the world.