Mike Wilkins

Change is a constant in the life of the world and the church – and faithful change responds to the call to proclaim the gospel afresh in each generation, and to make new disciples. Some change is chosen, other change is demanded by circumstance or opportunity. This book explores change honestly, hopefully and helpfully, and aims to help churches facing change, whether it’s changing the way it worships or uses its assets, begins a new ministry or brings another to an end. The authors bring together biblical reflection, theological, liturgical and formational resources to help congregations travel emotionally and spiritually through the process of change, as well as support for taking the necessary practical steps. It also offers coaching questions to guide conversation and a resource section to help congregations root the experience of change in the local context. With stories of change from a range of different settings, the book will inspire communities to face change with honesty, openness, courage and faith.

Hong Kong films tore up kung fu stereotypes in the 80s/90s. Here's the definitive tome on stunt hazards, pistol ballets, snarky gangsters and toothsome molls, hopping vampires, and Hong Kong noir. Start with John, Jacky and Michelle -- evolve to Johnnie To, Ringo Lam, the fantastic world of Tsui Hark, and the auteurdrome of Wong Kar-wai. How and why did films from Hong Kong--a British Crown Colony and map-speck--become so popular? It started in the 50s, when Chinese tycoons named Shaw decided to produce their own films as they felt quality was lacking. The Shaw Brothers owned cinemas in Southeast Asia, but creative freedom was lacking in those territories. The Shaws built their studios in Hong Kong and were soon cranking out high-quality features for distribution across much of Asia -- and Chinatowns worldwide. When the Shaws dropped almost all their film production to feed nouveau riche Hong Kongers via their TVB television channel, Hong Kong experienced a sudden wave of new filmmakers. Golden Harvest became the de facto number one studio with a cadre of filmmakers led by Sammo Hung. The most famous was Jackie Chan, who rocketed to stardom and created his own stunt team. In film after film, Jackie and Sammo co-starred in and/or competed for audience thrills with films that showcased their martial prowess and respective senses of humor. More Sex, Better Zen, Faster Bullets explicates, amplifies, and just plain rips across genres and filmmakers in one of the world's most storied film industries. Become an afflictionado. More Sex, Better Zen, Faster Bullets contains the best bits of Sex and Zen & A Bullet in the Head (1996) and Hollywood East (2000)--the two best known tomes on Hong Kong films of the twentieth century. Neither has ever been released in digital format, so author Stefan Hammond crashed together the two books and added more insight...and more film reviews. The result is the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Hong Kong film available anywhere.

A compendium of thoughts and understandings and opinions about life as a Christian, and church as a functional, loving force for good in the community. OTHER TELLWELL BOOKS BY MIKE WILKINSGlory in the Face After many happy years as a husband, father and pastor, Mike Wilkins caught "a nasty case of terminal cancer"--which, of course, changed everything. His new role in life, as he perceived it, was to practice what he had been preaching to his church family for decades. Glory in the Face explains what Wilkins learned by experience about "the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." www.gloryintheface.comIsland Family A happy family of five rent a nice cottage on a small island on a big lake in Northern Ontario. They rent it for the summer, but then live there for one whole year Jessica is 12; Ben is 9; and Joanna is 6--and all four seasons are filled with adventures. A lot can happen to a family over the course of a year. This family's adventures turn them into an "island family" A novel for children of ages 7-11. www.islandfamily.ca

A happy family of five spend a summer vacation in a cottage on an island of its own, and have adventures that lead them to living on the island for two consecutive summers, and the fall, winter and spring in between. Of course, homeschooling is involved.