
The Prodigal Church
A Gentle Manifesto Against the Status Quo
Jared C. Wilson(Author)
Crossway Books (Publisher)
Published on 30. April 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-4335-4461-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book is not a tired rant.
This book is not a reactionary diatribe.
This book is a gentle manifesto against the status quo.
In The Prodigal Church, Jared Wilson challenges church leaders to reconsider their priorities when it comes to how they "do church" and reach people in their communities, arguing that we too often rely on loud music, flashy lights, and skinny jeans to get people in the door.
Writing with the grace and kindness of a trusted friend, Wilson encourages readers to reexamine the Bible's teaching, not simply return to a traditional model for tradition's sake. He then sets forth an alternative to both the attractional and the traditional models: an explicitly biblical approach that is gospel focused, grace based, and fruit oriented.
Written as a challenge to pastors leading "attractional" or "seeker" churches
Includes personal anecdotes and practical suggestions
Avoids ranting in favor of a more positive and encouraging tone
This book is not a reactionary diatribe.
This book is a gentle manifesto against the status quo.
In The Prodigal Church, Jared Wilson challenges church leaders to reconsider their priorities when it comes to how they "do church" and reach people in their communities, arguing that we too often rely on loud music, flashy lights, and skinny jeans to get people in the door.
Writing with the grace and kindness of a trusted friend, Wilson encourages readers to reexamine the Bible's teaching, not simply return to a traditional model for tradition's sake. He then sets forth an alternative to both the attractional and the traditional models: an explicitly biblical approach that is gospel focused, grace based, and fruit oriented.
Written as a challenge to pastors leading "attractional" or "seeker" churches
Includes personal anecdotes and practical suggestions
Avoids ranting in favor of a more positive and encouraging tone
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
297 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-4461-3 (9781433544613)
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E-Book
04/2015
Crossway
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Person
Jared C. Wilson is assistant professor of pastoral ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and director of the Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a popular author and conference speaker, and also blogs regularly at Gospel Driven Church, hosted by the Gospel Coalition. His books include Gospel Wakefulness; The Storytelling God; and The Wonder-Working God.
Content
Introduction: The Parable of the Prodigal Church
What This Book Is Not
What If the System's Broken?
What Works?
The Bible Is Not an Instruction Manual
From Watching to Beholding
Biting Off More Than You Can Chew
Pastoring Hearts
A Way Forward
The Prodigal Church Comes Home
A Portrait of the Author as a Young Man
Conclusion: A Call to the Gospel Renaissance
Recommended Reading
What This Book Is Not
What If the System's Broken?
What Works?
The Bible Is Not an Instruction Manual
From Watching to Beholding
Biting Off More Than You Can Chew
Pastoring Hearts
A Way Forward
The Prodigal Church Comes Home
A Portrait of the Author as a Young Man
Conclusion: A Call to the Gospel Renaissance
Recommended Reading