Using the analogy of the human body, Thriving Churches in the Twenty-First Century explores the ten interacting systems that make up a healthy church body such as spiritual energy, corporate intercession, spiritual disciplines, mentoring, and team ministry.
As churches position themselves for healthy, growing ministry in the new millennium, pastors and church leaders must understand the changes that affect the church. “But more importantly,” Gary L. McIntosh and R. Daniel Reeves write, “churches need to focus on being intentional in how they respond.”
Editorial Reviews
The uniqueness of this contribution is that the authors are both veteran consultants who combine keen observation and discerning analysis. They apply systems theory thinking to the life of the local church in a comprehensive manner. I warmly commend their work as providing in-depth analysis together with a wealth of practical guidance.
Eddie Gibbs, Donald A. McGavran Professor of Church Growth, Fuller Theological Seminary
Gary McIntosh and Dan Reeves must be two of the ten people in our land who know the most about churches and the proven ways for churches to navigate their future. In this readable and practical volume, the two authors reflect on the future that appears to be emerging, and they explain ten of the ‘hinges’ that will swing tens of thousands of churches into the kind of future that God wants for them.
George G. Hunter, Distinguished Professor of Evangelization, Asbury Theological Seminary
An innovative approach to dynamic church ministry through recognition of spiritual health and energy as the basis of ministry vitality. Using the analogy of the human body, Thriving Churches in the Twenty-First Century explores the ten interlocking systems that make up a healthy church body, such as spiritual energy, corporate intercession, spiritual disciplines, mentoring, and team ministry. The result is a book brimming with insights and encouragement to help understand how the church can experience lasting spiritual growth.
PastorBookshelf.com Published On: 2007-07-01
