The American Church in Crises
By David Olsen This is a must read for any Christian leader who wants to play a part in what God is doing in our world at this point in time. Olsen has given us a priceless book. It’s not doom and gloom. It clearly shows the way forward. The hope of the American church […]
Randy Newman, Questioning Evangelism
Newman, RandyQuestioning Evangelism (Grand Rapids, MI, Kregel Publications, 2004), 269 pages, paperback, $12.99. (Obtain from Kregel, Inc., PO Box 2607, Grand Rapids, MI 49501.) Viewed from the evangelical perspective, this book borderlines on the profound. Viewed from any perspective, Newman brings a new meaning to the word “Evangelism.” With huge amounts of compassion, Newman brings apologetics […]
Nelson and Appel, How to Change Your Church
Nelson, Alan and Gene AppelHow To Change Your Church (Nashville, TN; Word Publishing, 2000) 353 pages, hardback, $21.99. Obtain from Word Publishing, P.O. Box 141000, Nashville, TN. The authors have provided a valuable tool for church leaders taking their congregations through significant change. The book is a survey of some of the classic material on […]
Church Planting Landmines
Nebel and Rohrmayer One of the most practical books on the subject of church planting I’ve seen to date. It should be read by every church planter. Tom Nebel and Gary Rohrmayer have the church plantings scares to prove their experience. For 15 plus years they have committed their lives to walking with church planters […]
Walt Mueller, Understanding Today’s Youth Culture
Mueller, WaltUnderstanding Today’s Youth Culture (Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois, 1999) paperback, 461 pages, $14.99. Obtain from Tyndale House Publishers, 351 Executive Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Originally published in 1994, this definitive work has been revised and expanded in 1999. The author has been involved in youth ministry for 25 years. Parents, teachers, […]
Sally Morgenthaller, Worship Evangelism
Morgenthaler, SallyWorship Evangelism (Zondervan Publishing House, 1995), 320 pages, hardback, $19.99. Obtain from Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan. For several months I have heard people mentioning this book. I never bothered to read it because after all, how much more can be said about the subject. Well, let me tell you, Morgenthaler tells it […]