The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church

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Summary: Insightful polemic on the institutional church . . .
Review: If you are follower of Jesus Christ but disillusioned by the institutional church (not excluding evangelical churches), McNeal's book is for you. McNeal says "I am writing this book as a polemical volume. I want to galvanize church leaders to action before it's too late." He then challenges the assumptions made in the current "church culture" which are usually much more about "how to make the church better" instead of how to help advance the cause of Christ in the world. McNeal uses words like "missional effectiveness" and "apostolic leadership." If you feel like something is missing in your church (even a Bible-teaching, believing church) don't miss this book.

Rating:
Summary: Insightful polemic on the institutional church . . .
Review: If you are follower of Jesus Christ but disillusioned by the institutional church (not excluding evangelical churches), McNeal's book is for you. McNeal says "I am writing this book as a polemical volume. I want to galvanize church leaders to action before it's too late." He then challenges the assumptions made in the current "church culture" which are usually much more about "how to make the church better" instead of how to help advance the cause of Christ in the world. McNeal uses words like "missional effectiveness" and "apostolic leadership." If you feel like something is missing in your church (even a Bible-teaching, believing church) don't miss this book.

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Summary: A heartfelt prophetic voice of one crying in the wilderness
Review: Reggie's message is to all who are troubled that the Church today is answering questions that most people are not asking anymore. This book probes deeply into the present state of affairs of the Church and asks those questions that many people, both Christian and non-Christian, have been afraid to ask but desperately need answers for...right now! Reggie's message resonates with the scarlet thread of passion and inspiration that has been flowing through Christian literature for just a short period of time, especially in the writings of other prophetic voices such as: Jack Dennison, C. Peter Wagner, Howard Snyder, Mike Regele, George Barna, and many more. These voices are speaking truths that we all must hear and act upon.

For my wife and I who have been in full-time Christian ministry for over 25 years, this book brought great encouragement and divine confirmation to our hearts. We are not alone in our passions, burdens, and the paradigm shift that is moving us toward what we believe to be a God-inspired vision for 21st Century ministry design and community transformation. Don't read this book...unless you are ready to be challenged and poised to capture the true essence of New Testament Church and Christ's Great Commission to go and make disciples.

Michael and Kim Simon
The Powerlife Project
www.powerlife.org



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Summary: Getting Back To Our Founder's Purpose
Review: This superbly written book challenges the Church of the 21st century to return to her 1st century roots. In a day when the Church has become so easily distracted from keeping the main thing the main thing (obeying the Great Commandment and the Great Commission) Reggie McNeal through his provocative six questions calls the Church back to it's Founder's original mission to His followers - win the lost! Rather than settling for the status quo, this book challenges pastors and leaders of Churches to again understand the mission and calling of the Church in the 21st century. There is a rising up of leaders all over the world who understand what McNeal is saying and who will continue to be effective servants of the Lord. This book is an encouraging read for those who are keeping the main thing the main thing and will no doubt disturb those who have become sidetracked, and hopefully inspire them to get back on track!