Synopses & Reviews
Many Christians are concerned for their local churches. Something is not quite right. They see the symptoms of decline in fellowship and spiritual vitality--if health and life are indications of growth, their congregation is not well.
Author Bob Whitesel has designed Cure for the Common Church to help average believers foster health in their local congregations. By thoughtfully examining Scriptures, he applies truths through real-life stories from over twenty years of church-growth consulting experience.
Whitesel has distilled in these pages potent and proven cures for increasingly common, unhealthy churches. His practical diagnostic tools help individuals identify the church ailments on which they should focus, explaining why a cure is important, and how to administer the cure. Questions for group study also help members explore and discern together how to become a healthy force in their church.
Synopsis
God's answer begins with you. Something is not quite right in the local church. Many Christians see the symptoms of decline in fellowship and spiritual vitality. If health and life are indications of growth, their congregation is not well. Unfortunately, the ailing church is becoming the common church.
Professor and church growth consultant Bob Whitesel has written Cure for the Common Church to offer potent and proven cures to foster health in their local congregations. By thoughtfully examining Scriptures, he applies truths through real-life experience from his years of consulting. Questions for group study also help members explore and discern together how to become a healthy force in their church.
Cure for the Common Church will fan the fires of change and bring health, vitality, and new life to your church!
About the Author
Bob Whitesel is professor of Christian ministry and missional leadership at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana, and president of C3 International (Creative Church Consulting).