Marking the development of Twiss’ faith and theology with the books he authored, LeBlanc describes the themes behind Christ, Culture and the Kingdom of God, 500 Years of Bad Haircuts (later published as One Church, Many Tribes), and his final opus Rescuing Theology from the Cowboys. In the first, Twiss described a theology of redemption where the cultural context of a person was honored and brought into their practice of faith. The need for contextualization in faith and mission was further developed in 500 Years noting the coming redemption of all things, including all cultures. His last book, Rescuing Theology, provides a platform for contextualization theology for the next generation, having first described the milestones and significant work in its development. Through it all Twiss remained committed to the person of Christ.
The Institute for Cultural Engagement, an official program of Multnomah University and Biblical Seminary