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VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/23/10)?nuChristian: Finding Faith in a New
Generation (Judson Press) has been recognized by Outreach magazine in
its 7th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year issue. Russell E. D.
Rathbun?s book is named in the Youth Outreach category.

Published in 2009, nuChristian considers Christianity?s image problem
and offers a challenge to be transformed from unChristian to
nuChristian by taking seriously the critique of a new generation.
Rathbun addresses the issues with practical ideas for church leaders
who seek to reach today?s young adults with a Christlike community
that is transparent, holistic, loving, engaged, just, and humble, and
most of all authentic about who we are as flawed human beings saved by
a gracious God.

Rathbun is a founding minister with Debbie Blue of House of Mercy, a
pioneering emergent church in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is also the
author of Midrash on the Juanitos (Cathedral Hill Press, 2009) and
Post-Rapture Radio (Jossey-Bass, 2008).

The Outreach Resources of the Year is a celebration of the best books,
DVDs and curricula produced to help the Church and Christians reach
out in areas such as evangelism, compassionate service and
cross-cultural ministries. Nearly 160 resources were submitted to
Outreach for consideration. Expert panelists identified a total of 25
Outreach Resources of the Year.

About Judson Press: Founded in 1824, Judson Press?a publishing
ministry of National Ministries, American Baptist Churches
USA?produces Christ-centered leadership resources for the
transformation of persons, congregations, communities and cultures. To
order Judson Press titles, call 800-458-3766 or visit www.judsonpress.com.

American Baptist Churches is one of the most diverse Christian
denominations today, with 5,500 local congregations comprised of 1.3
million members, across the United States and Puerto Rico, all engaged
in God?s mission around the world.