Disagreements and church splits can be disillusioning, both to those within our churches and to seekers. 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 book of Acts. His examination of God's purpose for your congregation is a thought-provoking challenge to complacency and to the conflicts and struggles that keep us from reaching others with the Gospel.
"--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 ...
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.
... 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.
With practical tools and effective leadership principles that can be immediately implemented, Ben and Joel assist church leaders in changing the conversation from “What do we have to cut to survive?” to “What does God want us to do ...
*Lead Like It Matters is a completely revised and updated version of the book previously published as It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It.* Discover the secret to igniting a life-giving, soul-transforming, people-inspiring ...
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 ...
But distance has not distanced them from trauma and confusion; indeed, Matthew proceeds with an observation that is startling in its frankness. “When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted” (28:17).
Why the Church Matters
"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.