A fresh and practical answer for today's Christian on the question, What's so important about going to church? The author talks to readers in relationships about the urgent necessity and the profound benefits of being committed to a local church. Perfect for new believers and longtime Christians, this book is an inviting conversation that offers real and respectful solutions. 176.
In Why Church Matters, a Christianity Today 2007 Book Award Winner, Jonathan Wilson offers compelling insight into this question by examining how Christian practices are centered on gathered worship.
How can people with different views and gifts work together to achieve Jesus' vision of church unity "that the world may know"?In Church Matters, Gary Miller compares the current state of the church with God's original vision as seen in the ...
... Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics: The Search for Meaning (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994); William W Klein, Craig L Blomberg and Robert L Hubbard Jr, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (rev ed; Nashville: Thomas Nelson, ...
Social historian and pastor Joe Hellerman addresses issues of power and authority in the church—in the New Testament and in the church today—in a fresh, culturally nuanced way.
"--Ed Young, senior pastor, Fellowship Church; author, Outrageous, Contagious Joy "In this excellent book by Aubrey Malphurs and Steve Stroope, you will be exposed to both the solid biblical principles and the sound financial practices ...
If you’re looking for motivation to maintain a commitment to the city or for guidance as you consider going all in, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of urban life that informs, instructs, inspires, and answers questions ...
"Why should I invest myself in something that I'm not sure does any good?" This is a question many people today are asking about the church. Data shows young people are leaving the church, especially in urban contexts.
This book offers biblical guidelines and practical strategies for reaching those on the margins of our society with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
But it also accepts the dismantling of what has come before and try to help readers reinvent the path forward. This book looks at the future of organized religion in America and outline the options facing churches and other faith groups.
In today’s hyperindividualized culture, this book not only demonstrates why it’s vital for individuals to connect to a local church, but also reveals why it’s vital to God’s work in the world.