The Gratitude Way

""... Prepare to be captivated, not only by Girma's story and research, but by gratitude itself as you never considered it... until now."" -- Ellen L. Marmon, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Discipleship, Former Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program Asbury Theological Seminary ""Many of us think we understand gratitude, but Girma's book blows our previous understandings out of the water. He powerfully and prophetically articulates why gratitude is the essential posture for thriving communities today. Drawing from a depth of reflection, research and lived experience, he powerfully presents gratitude as the best framework for reconciliation and community cohesion."" -- Andy Frost, Director at Share Jesus International, Chair at Mission Collective, Joint CEO for Gather Movement and the author of many books ""Girma is my friend and as I've walked with him in good and hard times, I can say without exaggeration that Girma is one of the most beautiful souls I've ever known. That's because he embodies what this book is about: gratitude as a way of life. By blending together his personal story, biblical reflection and pastoral application, Girma has given us all a much-needed primer on why and how we can become people whose lives are marked by gratitude. Read, enjoy and watch God fill you with gratitude!"" -- Revd Dr Bijan Mirtolooi, Senior Pastor, Redeemer West Side, New York City ""This timely book is a precious gift, containing riches for the common good; an inspired, refreshing counter-narrative, blending theoretical discourse, intimate story-telling and humour to draw us into an expansive embrace of gratitude and harvest benefits for ourselves and release positive change in the world around us."" -- Revd Dr Jacqueline McLeod, Senior Pastor, Living Word Christian Fellowship ""Girma is a winsome and convincing advocate for gratitude's power to transform people, relationships and society. What a difference it would make if we embraced his counter-cultural message to lead change through gratitude with truth and grace"" -- Dr Tracy Cotterell, Project Faculty, Portland Seminary; Senior Mission Associate, London Institute of Contemporary Christianity ""Girma Bishaw's The Gratitude Way reveals how the power of developing the spirit of gratitude in our lives is transforming not only for us as individuals but for the societies in which we live."" -- Revd Dr Allan Barth, Vice President of Redeemer City to City, Global Catalyst for Europe, Middle East and Africa ""Girma Bishaw makes a radical proposal that has the potential to make the world a better place for us all. Gratitude is the balm that heals our world and the oil that transforms our societies. His message is clear, his tone is persuasive, and his stories are engaging. We ought not only to thank God for the gift of one another. We must be grateful for us all - we can only be fully human when we are in communion with others who are different from us."" -- Dr Harvey Kwiyani, Chief Executive at Global Connections ""Those who spend any time with Girma will know that he himself is a gift from God, and that when it comes to gratitude he certainly practises what he preaches. This exploration of and apologetic for gratitude, from many angles and from multiple voices, will I hope stimulate both discussion and change, both personally and societally. I'm thankful for The Gratitude Way and recommend it."" -- Dan Strange, Director, Crosslands Forum ""In my experience, it is rare to find a book that not only has obvious academic depth, engaging with a wide range of literature from philosophical, to sociological, psychological and theological, but which is also well applied and moving. With the mixture of personal anecdotes, stories, insights and your cross-cultural perspective, the book manages to provide all that and more. It warmed my heart and has strengthened my commitment to ""give thanks in all circumstances."" -- Pete Nicholas, Senior Pastor, Redeemer Downtown, New York ""Revd Dr Girma Bishaw, in this ground-breaking book, The Gratitude Way, is providing a new framework for diverse societies to speak to one another and to bridge longstanding divides. In a polarised world, we need gratitude - acknowledgement of the good - more than ever. It is an important starting place, rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ, that will bring us closer to Him and each other."" -- Professor Anne C. Bailey, author of The Weeping Time: Memory and the Largest Slave Auction in American History ""We can't always change the circumstances and challenges in front of us, but we can choose our posture and response. In this great book, Girma outlines what a response born out of gratitude truly looks like and how this counter-cultural approach can profoundly impact our places, situations and relationships. I am so grateful for this significant book at this important time."" -- Gavin Calver, CEO Evangelical Alliance