Christian Focus

Instead of an impossible-to-reach utopia or corrupt dystopia, the Rev. Ken Golden picks a "Presbytopia." Rev. Golden, lead pastor at Sovereign Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Davenport, said the made-up word means "old place." It's also the title of a book Mr. Golden wrote to explain what it means to be Presbyterian." Presbytopia is designed to interest Christians of all denominations, he said, and is all about "going to an old place for new ways." Rev. Golden's book is divided into three parts: Christian Essentials, Reformed Distinctives and Means of Grace.

"People who have been going to church, but who are thinking of digging deeper into their faith, would find this book a good place to start," Rev. Golden said.

Leon Lagerstam, Dispatch Argus

... a magnificent resource ... pastors will find it useful not only for acquainting new members with Presbyterian ways but also for re-acquainting long-time members with what they've been learning and doing - and helping them to understand why.

David VanDrunen, Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics, Westminster Seminary in California, Escondido, California