W. J. de Kock is a Professor of Practical Theology at Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University. He is also the founder and director of Openseminary, an innovative educational approach employing inductive theological inquiry.
"""In this beautifully penned book, W. J. de Kock guides us on an enchanting journey, urging us to uncover the 'moved mover' God residing within ourselves, permeating the in-between spaces. His is a theology within a theology, weaving the compelling narrative of theology as a practice of 'being in the middle' with an unmatched blend of thriller-like suspense, energy, empathy, and academic profundity. Rest assured, readers will find themselves enriched and invigorated by this book."" --Chammah J. Kaunda, assistant professor of world Christianity and mission studies, Yonsei University ""In these wise and mature reflections, de Kock has given us nothing less than a sweeping, grand vision of how to be catalysts for liberation and justice as we live out our faith in a complex and challenging world. Anyone who seeks to live out a viable Christian faith in our current context needs to read this book."" --Peter Enns, professor of biblical studies, Eastern University ""W. J. de Kock's book takes us back to the heart. This book is at once a historical, theological, and deeply personal account of being in the middle. Knowledge and love combine in a way where 'definitive knowledge and perfecting practices' are subordinated to a life lived amidst liminality. De Kock succeeds in showing us both how to live and teach theology from a more generative and resilient place."" --Brian Macallan, senior lecturer in theology, University of Divinity ""In this beautifully penned book, W. J. de Kock guides us on an enchanting journey, urging us to uncover the 'moved mover' God residing within ourselves, permeating the in-between spaces. His is a theology within a theology, weaving the compelling narrative of theology as a practice of 'being in the middle' with an unmatched blend of thriller-like suspense, energy, empathy, and academic profundity. Rest assured, readers will find themselves enriched and invigorated by this book."" --Chammah J. Kaunda, assistant professor of world Christianity and mission studies, Yonsei University ""In these wise and mature reflections, de Kock has given us nothing less than a sweeping, grand vision of how to be catalysts for liberation and justice as we live out our faith in a complex and challenging world. Anyone who seeks to live out a viable Christian faith in our current context needs to read this book."" --Peter Enns, professor of biblical studies, Eastern University ""W. J. de Kock's book takes us back to the heart. This book is at once a historical, theological, and deeply personal account of being in the middle. Knowledge and love combine in a way where 'definitive knowledge and perfecting practices' are subordinated to a life lived amidst liminality. De Kock succeeds in showing us both how to live and teach theology from a more generative and resilient place."" --Brian Macallan, senior lecturer in theology, University of Divinity"