Love Your Church: 8 Great Things about Being a Church Member

“The best thing I could say about this book is that I love the church more after reading it. And I’m confident you will, too. Whether you’re new to a church, or you’ve spent your whole life in church, will help you experience the wonder of what God has designed you and me to experience as brothers and sisters in Christ.”

“This book reminds me why it was that, long before I became a pastor, I was thrilled to be a part of a local church. I commend it enthusiastically and hope that each member of my church will read, mark, inwardly digest, and live out the lessons learned.”

“Church feels complicated these days. People wonder if it’s even relevant anymore and we tend toward cynicism and individualism. In Tony Merida is like a big brother who explains what in the world the church is for. His eight reasons to love my church lifted my eyes off of myself and off the current cultural landscape and onto the beauty and wonder of God and how he designed his people to gather together with purpose, care, mission, and joy. This is a life-giving read.”

“With a pastor’s heart, Tony Merida delivers a practical manual that not only instructs, but also inspires. Merida reminds us that our local church—with all its quirks—is a family. This simple truth will stir your heart to love and will encourage believers in pews everywhere.”

“It’s fair to say that the contemporary church is doing a serious re-think about church membership. We are recognizing that we have bred a consumerism that prioritizes self-satisfaction over selfless commitment to the purposes of Christ. Merida courageously enters the re-think with a sweet spirit, reminding us that the one who invited us to take up our cross for him also called us to be responsible for his corporate body as well as our personal souls.”

“An excellent resource for all Christians seeking to understand the importance of being a part of a local church and the extraordinary blessings that come from being fully engaged and committed as a church member. If you’re struggling to commit to a local church because of past church hurt or any other reason, I implore you to give this book a read.”