In this work, Francis Chan argues that the modern American church has drifted away from the biblical blueprint found in the New Testament. He critiques the professionalization of the clergy and the consumer-driven model of large sensory-focused gatherings. Drawing from his own decision to leave a megachurch, Chan proposes a return to small, decentralized house churches characterized by sacrificial intimacy, shared suffering, and universal participation of the laity. He outlines specific mandates for congregational life, emphasizing the necessity of fervent prayer, strict adherence to scripture, and the regular practice of the ordinances.
This book serves Christians and church leaders who feel dissatisfied with conventional institutional structures. Readers examine the gap between current religious practices and the early church examples of the first century. The text provides a framework for shifting from a passive audience member to an active participant in a communal body. Readers walk away with practical strategies for fostering deep spiritual accountability and building sustainable ministry models that prioritize communal holiness over numerical growth or high-production entertainment.
Clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Growth Strategist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
