
Product Details
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- 240 Pages
- Publisher: Crossway/Good News Publishers
- Publication Date: April 2015
- ISBN: SWILSOJACPRODIGALCHURCHAGENTL9781433544613
The Prodigal Church: A Gentle Manifesto Against the Status Quo
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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.
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About the Authpr
Jared C. Wilson is the director of content strategy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, and managing editor of the seminary's website for gospel-centered resources, For the Church. He is a popular author and conference speaker, and also blogs regularly at Gospel Driven Church hosted by the Gospel Coalition. His books include Your Jesus Is Too Safe, Gospel Wakefulness, Gospel Deeps, The Pastor’s Justification, The Storytelling God, and The Wonder-Working God.
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“Although I dont agree with all of the conclusions Jared comes to, he asks penetrating questions and lovingly argues as a man who deeply loves Jesus, the gospel, the church, and pastors. I am fully confident that what he has written here will save some weary pastors from burning out and will make The Village Church a healthier place.”
Matt Chandler
Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Dallas, Texas; President, Acts 29 Church Planting Network
“Jared Wilson writes that weve forgotten who the church is for. He rightly, and with a kind spirit, questions the status quo in this book. The church is not a consumer experience. Its not supposed to be a volunteer-draining, CEO-driven business. No, its much bigger, better, and more beautiful than that.”
Brant Hansen
CURE International; storyteller; radio host; author, Unoffendable
“The Prodigal Church is indeed a gentle manifesto against the status quo. Wilson writes with humility, urgency, and true pastoral concern for Gods people. He pushes back against the consumerism and pragmatism so prevalent in twenty-first-century congregations, and points the church to something far superiorthe gospel of Jesus Christ. All who love the local church will benefit from reading this book.”
Jason Allen
President, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and College
“Jared Wilson paints a vivid picture of the grievous outcome of church centered on programmatic pragmatism instead of the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. His critical analysis and probing confrontation, coupled with his personal encounter with grace, has the potential to bring the church to her senses and usher her back to our Fathers restorative embrace. The Prodigal Church is a desperately needed wake-up call.”
Jeff Vanderstelt
Visionary Leader, Soma; Pastor, Doxa Church, Bellevue, Washington; author, Saturate
“Jared Wilson provides a stern warning against the excesses of pragmatic approaches to church growth while reminding us that if the power of the gospel is not driving our ministries, we may build a crowd, but we are not building a church.”
Thom Rainer
President and CEO, LifeWay Christian Resources
Product 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.
Case quantities only: USA orders will be drop-shipped directly from the publisher. Delivery will be delayed from our regular shipping schedule. Sales tax will be charged for shipments to the following states: CA, GA, KY, WA, LA, NJ, MI, RI, MA, NC, TN, IL, OH, and PA.
About The Author
Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 240 Pages
- Publisher: Crossway/Good News Publishers
- Publication Date: April 2015
- ISBN: SWILSOJACPRODIGALCHURCHAGENTL9781433544613