Francis of Assisi, Movement Maker

“In a world where Christians all too often relegate monasticism to solitude and prayer, Howard Snyder provides a fresh and accessible introduction to St. Francis and St. Clare that reminds us of our missional call to vocation and service… . A helpful reminder that lies at the intersection of piety and mission, in service for the sake of Christ.”—Dean G. Blevins, Nazarene Theological Seminary

“Howard Snyder weaves together in a fascinating way, on the one hand, a creative, engaging, and contextualized story of Francis of Assisi like no other account of this saint, and at the same time, an in-depth study of how renewal movements actually work.”—Roger Schroeder, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago

“This fascinating story of Francis and the movement he unleashed is as relevant today as it was 800 years ago, and invites us all, as followers of Jesus, to be inspired by Francis, and to become lesser.” —Darrell Whiteman, Publisher, American Society of Missiology

“Howard Snyder is one of the world’s leading experts on church renewal, and in this book he uses his extensive knowledge and wealth of wisdom to explore the dynamics and enduring impact of the Franciscan movement.”—James E. Pedlar, Tyndale University

Howard A. Snyder holds a PhD in historical theology from the University of Notre Dame. His denominational affiliation is Free Methodist, and he has pastored churches in Detroit, São Paulo, and Chicago. He has taught at a number of seminaries including Asbury Theological Seminary, KY, and Tyndale Seminary, Toronto. He has served as visiting director, Manchester Wesley Research Centre, England. His books include The Problem of Wineskins: Church Structure in a Technological Age and Salvation Means Creation Healed (with Joel Scandrett).