The Compelling Community

Posted on 15 July 2018 by Mark Dever

What does a community that testifies to God s power look like God s people are called to a togetherness and commitment that transcends all natural boundaries whether ethnic, generational, or economic But such a community can be enjoyed only when it relies on the power of God in the gospel.In The Compelling Community, pastors Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop cast a captivating vision for authentic fellowship in the local church that goes beyond small groups Full of biblical principles and practical advice, this book will help pastors lead their congregations toward the kind of community that glorifies God, edifies his people, and attracts the lost. Best Read The Compelling Community [ author ] Mark Dever [ Kindle ePUB or eBook ] – kino-fada.fr While geared towards pastors and elders, I found this book helpful for guiding me in how to pray for church leaders It was also helpful in showing the responsibilities of church leaders to the congregation and the congregation to the leaders.An excellent description practical discussion of how the Church of Christ should function Not by imitating today s cooperate structures but functioning as the warm, caring, living organism known as the Body of Christ.An excellent Gospel centered philosophy of ministry I recommend this to all pastors.The first part of the book started a little slow for me if you re familiar with 9Marks, this will be mostly review but the practical part of the book the last 60% or so is gold.In The Compelling Community , the author makes the case that the local church is meant to be a supernatural community that shows off the power of God by both its unity and its diversity It is written primarily for church leaders and offers strategies for fostering and protecting community in your church As such, it takes church membership seriously and sets a high bar for church members He goes further and suggests that the mark of a true Christian is commitment to a local church as a spirit In The Compelling Community , the author makes the case that the local church is mean...This book is an excellent blend of biblical teaching and practical experience The main thrust of this book has to do with the kind of unity a church ought to have Churches can be like social clubs where the unity is built around similarities, whether demographic or special interests Other churches have mere unity on a shared confession of faith, or distinctive doctrinal points Both ...Another book by 9Marks that every church leader should read Sometimes we are so caught up in the theology of the local church that we forget the practical purpose of the local church The church is a community which displays the Gospel to the surrounding area We are either doing this well or we are not We are either doing this Biblically or we are not Jamie Dunlop the actual author and Mar...I loved this book Mark Dever has written in this book a lot of practical advice on how to center your church on reaching the community with the Gospel How to get past a church built around small groups in specific walks of life and building a community that is comprised of all generations.Livro muito bom sobre o poder do Evangelho que, quando pregado, cria uma Igreja sobrenatural.nlkjl

15 July 2018

Mark Dever