"In this study Pastor Crotts tackles one of the most important themes of the New Testament, namely, the nature of the church, the people of God. In this anti-institutional age, where many are fascinated by “spirituality” but can’t stand “religion,” it is needful to stand back and ask: what does God’s Word say about the Church? Pastor Crotts has done just this and the result is a helpful, practical discussion of how a local congregation can indeed be all that God has called it to be according to the template of Scripture, a place where the love of God is truly fleshed out in both the preaching and in the nitty-gritty of life."
- Michael A.G. Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky

"Recovering and reaffirming the centrality of the church in God's redemptive plan has never been more urgent than it is today. In Loving the Church, John Crotts calls us to renew our understanding of the church biblically and to demonstrate faithfulness to her. This book reminds us that there is no greater joy on earth than to be in God's family, the church."
- Tony Carter, Pastor, author of On Being Black and Reformed

"Before I was half-way through the book, I was thoroughly convinced of how much the Lord loves His church and how much I should love it, too! Loving the Church is a welcomed resource that clearly presents the value of the local church as God's plan for His people to grow, serve, and worship Him. This book is engaging in style and clear in its explanation of pertinent Scriptures. I really liked it and I highly recommend it!"
- Martha Peace, Biblical Counselor, author of The Excellent Wife