In his third book being published by Witherspoon Press, William E. Chapman interprets another chapter of the Book of Order. His latest book, with the working title Mission Symphony, is currently in production and expected in early summer 2004, just in time for the 215th General Assembly.

In his earlier books, the Rev. Chapman focused his attention on historic principles of the Book of Order and their importance and usefulness as we confront new issues of church governance (History and Theology in the Book of Order: Blood on Every Page Item #097450, $19.95) and the role of Jesus Christ as the “Head of the Church” (Finding Christ in the Book of Order #094077, $11.95.)

In his latest work, Mr. Chapman explores the third chapter of the Book of Order (G-3.0000), The Church and Its Mission. Comparing it to Schubert’s Eighth Symphony, known as the Unfinished, the author notes that mission is “what Christians do.” Mission is our response to God’s call in Christ . . . a call that persists throughout time and so is never complete. In his Program Notes, Mr. Chapman explains that each of us as a believer is thus a player in this great symphony. The audience for our symphony is an audience of one: God. The same God is also the conductor, always working to improve our performance.

Call Presbyterian Distribution Service at (800) 524-2612 to reserve your copy. This is a book no Presbyterian library should be without.