Building the Body

12 Characteristics of a Fit Church

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Pastoral Ministry
Cover of the book Building the Body by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson, Baker Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson ISBN: 9781493412754
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group Publication: January 2, 2018
Imprint: Baker Books Language: English
Author: Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
ISBN: 9781493412754
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication: January 2, 2018
Imprint: Baker Books
Language: English

Just as a physically healthy person--at an ideal weight and with good blood pressure and cholesterol numbers--might not actually be fit enough to run a 5k, so churches can appear healthy--with no obvious issues, maintaining a healthy size--and yet not exhibit fitness. A fit church is one that is not satisfied with merely coasting along with no problems. A fit church is actively making disciples, maturing in faith, developing strong leaders, reaching out to the community, and more.

Building the Body offers pastors and church leaders twelve characteristics of fit churches and shows them how they can move their church through five levels of fitness, from beginner all the way to elite--just as an athlete, through training and practice, can become the top in his or her class. Includes comparison charts at the end of each chapter so readers can clearly see where their church currently falls and concluding "Complete the Progress Chart" so that they can see what their goals should be for the future.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Just as a physically healthy person--at an ideal weight and with good blood pressure and cholesterol numbers--might not actually be fit enough to run a 5k, so churches can appear healthy--with no obvious issues, maintaining a healthy size--and yet not exhibit fitness. A fit church is one that is not satisfied with merely coasting along with no problems. A fit church is actively making disciples, maturing in faith, developing strong leaders, reaching out to the community, and more.

Building the Body offers pastors and church leaders twelve characteristics of fit churches and shows them how they can move their church through five levels of fitness, from beginner all the way to elite--just as an athlete, through training and practice, can become the top in his or her class. Includes comparison charts at the end of each chapter so readers can clearly see where their church currently falls and concluding "Complete the Progress Chart" so that they can see what their goals should be for the future.

More books from Baker Publishing Group

Cover of the book Dangerous Passions, Deadly Sins by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book When You Are Near (Brookstone Brides Book #1) by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book Speaking of Homosexuality by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book Ice Princess, The (Wells Fargo Trail Book #8) by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book Central Park (The Jane Austen Series) by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book His Princess Bride by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book Bond Never Broken, A (Daughters of Amana) by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book Back on Murder (A Roland March Mystery Book #1) by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book Second Chances by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book The Space Between (Cultural Exegesis) by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book A New Kind of Conservative by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book Science's Blind Spot by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book The Forgotten Blessing by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book Entangled (Portraits Book #1) by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
Cover of the book Adventures in Evangelical Civility by Gary L. McIntosh, Phil Stevenson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy