Theology has to do with an understanding of God and the God-human relationship. Traditional Theology is rooted in the general world view and perceived human experience contemporary with the origins of a specific theology.

Process Theology is an acknowledgement that contemporary understanding of God and God's expression through creation, including human beings, is always in "process" and never complete. That is to say that Process Theology is unlike traditional theologies in that it is not static. The idea that our understanding of God should be "the same yesterday, today, and forever" is thus rejected in Process theology. It recognizes that our understanding of truth, especially as it relates to concepts of God and human beings, is in need of progressive growth. It embraces the idea that the best of human nature is continually being nudged in the direction of growth and improvement.

Process Theology is based on a contemporary world view that is continually changing through growth in knowledge. It recognizes ancient views of the world and traditional theology with respect and appreciation but is committed to growth that keeps it in harmony with the growing edge of contemporary understanding of "how things are".

Pastor Goff's book, Making God Talk Make Sense, A Common Sense Approach To Religion, demonstrates his theological curiousity and candid honesty. He writes:
"Among other things, religion has to do with God Talk. God Talk is a primary tool used by religion to communicate whatever it is that a given "brand" of religion believes is important. Some God Talk is easily understood and makes sense. Much of it is neither easily understood nor does it make sense to a majority of persons with whom it seeks to communicate."

Vernon Goff addresses these issues, interpreting God Talk from a Christian perspective in a way that is understandable and meaningful in the world of our day. Many who seek the values which healthy religion provides, often find God Talk to be empty and sometimes offensive. Healthy religion contributes to a more harmonious and sacred experience of life.

"... stimulating, inspirational, challenging, non-traditional, hopeful, thoughtful, trusting..."
Alva H. Clark, ThM. Th.D
Retired, United Methodist Church

Easy to read, direct, and candid describes "Making God Talk Make Sense--a common sense approach to religion." In this book, the author, Dr. Vernon Goff, applies Process theology to religion from a Christian perspective. Using non-academic language, the author insightfully and concretely demonstrates a grounding in sound thinking that lures the process novice to the "Ah,ha!" exclamation, "So, this is what process is about! It now makes sense to me!"
Nelson Stringer
Dr. Springer is a retired United Methodist Minister who was one of the founders of PROCESS AND FAITH associated with Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA.

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