Many are longing for historical connectedness and for theology that is 'not tied to the whims of contemporary culture, but to apostolic-era understandings of Christian faith and practice.' They also yearn for rhythms and routines that build spiritual health. Still others are responding to a call to participate in worship rather than merely sitting back and looking at a stage. Liturgy offers all of this and more. Todd D Hunter bucked the trend by joining the Anglican church. He traces his remarkable journey from an upbringing in the Jesus Movement, to spearheading Vineyard ministries in the US, through heading up Alpha USA and now embracing a liturgical church, where he is now bishop. His compelling story is told with humility and humour.

Todd D Hunter

Praise for The Accidental Anglican

Foreword

Preface

Liturgically Seeking

Was It an Accident?

Looking Backwards

Part One How I Became the Accidental Bishop

1 Life on My Own Terms

2 Liturgical Leanings

3 Accidental Connections

4 Shaping a Faith

5 What Is a Rector?

6 Following the Holy Spirit in Anglicanism

7 Ordained a Deacon and Priest

8 Giving and Receiving the Eucharist

9 Consecrated as a Bishop

Part Two What I Like About Anglicanism

10 A Story to Embody

11 Anglicanism and the Kingdom of God

12 The Anglican Evangelistic Tradition

13 Anglican Leadership

14 The Spirit of Anglicanism

15 The Anglican Treasure Chest

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

A Word from the Author

Notes

Chapter 1: Life on My Own Terms

Chapter 2: Liturgical Leanings

Chapter 4: Shaping a Faith

Chapter 5: What Is a Rector?

Chapter 6: Following the Holy Spirit in Anglicanism

Chapter 7: Ordained a Deacon and Priest

Chapter 8: Giving and Receiving the Eucharist

Chapter 9: Consecrated as a Bishop

Chapter 10: A Story to Embody

Chapter 11: Anglicanism and the Kingdom of God

Chapter 12: The Anglican Evangelistic Tradition

Chapter 14: The Spirit of Anglicanism

Chapter 15: The Anglican Treasure Chest

About the Author

Other books by Todd D. Hunter

"Hail to you!... Accidental Anglican you may be, but it is real, rich Anglicanism that you perceive and pursue. May your ministry among us be gloriously blessed."  
 From the foreword by J. I. Packer  
   
   
 "Todd's story is a fascinating, moving, honest and often very funny account of what God can do with one of his servants committed to growing his kingdom today . . . very inspiring."  
 Sandy Millar, vicar, Tollington Park, and assistant bishop, London  
   
   
 "Todd Hunter's journey-unlike that of the 1980s 'evangelicals on the Canterbury Trail'--is a missional merging of Anglican resources and church-planting passion. Free of romanticized illusions, he offers a clear-eyed appreciation of the Anglican potential for mission after modernity."  
 David Neff, editor-in-chief, Christianity Today   
   
   
 " One part autobiography and one part apologia, this book provides an 'outsider's' perspective on the richness of authentic Anglicanism, and the treasures of this particular branch of the Christian church that have captured his heart."  
 The Right Reverend Chuck Murphy, chairman, The Anglican Mission

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This made for a fascinating read from a man who started writing his life story at 52. Todd Hunter tells us of his vast life experience in the church, which starts off with his conversion in the Jesus Movement to his four years experience as the executive director of Alpha USA, to his being an ordained Anglican bishop. Throughout his career, he built and helped run church plants. He always felt attracted to the ancient symbols; the altar, the candles and the incense. These liturgical church marks are important to him in retaining his relationship with God, and he sees himself as an evangelical Anglican. Key figures who influenced the author to take the cassock are John Stott, Sandy Millar, who personally recommended him if he felt the Holy Spirit’s calling, and (Holy Trinity, Brompton) HTB’s current vicar Nicky Gumbel. This book is important to anybody who is seeking God’s calling and sense of vocation in their career, and who wants to work on not their terms, but God’s.

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