Quiet Storm. Issue 1
How did a tiny and obscure messianic movement from the edge of the Roman Empire dislodge classical paganism and become the dominant faith of Western civilization?

Christianizing the Cities. Issue 2
Paul went to places where ideas were exchanged and relational networks built.

The quiet storm of the powerless. Issue 3
The early church...converted an empire without cultural power or privilege.

A quiet storm generates animosity. Issue 4
Christianity appeared to be in revolt against the wisdom handed down by the ancients. This disregard for tradition could only lead to error and social anarchy.

The quiet storm moved in surprising ways. Issue 5
Even though public evangelism dominates the Book of Acts, the growth of the church in succeeding centuries was largely informal and done through relationships.

The quiet storm of an open network. Issue 6
For the faith to expand as rapidly as it did, it must be an open network to seekers and new believers.

The quiet storm moved from house to house. Issue 7
It was in the households of the Roman cities that the gospel took root and flourished.

The quiet storm was a conversation. Issue 8
The early Christian leaders recognized the need to establish common ground with pagans.

The quiet storm moved with compassion. Issue 9
The early church loved people in a world where they lacked privilege and prestige.

The quiet storm of charity. Issue 10
The agape love Jesus taught was a beacon of light in this dark world.

A quiet storm without rank. Issue 11
The quiet storm set a model for leadership not based on wealth or rank but on character and the endowment of the Holy Spirit.

The quiet storm flowed through martyrs. Issue 12
The quiet storm of the gospel earned the respect of the pagan world through a courageous response to death and torture.

The quiet storm multiplied through disciples. Issue 13
The quiet storm started by Jesus calling a few men to follow Him.

A Quiet Storm Manifesto (pdf file)