Why Church?

by Bob Hostetler

We live in a day and age--and culture--in which everything is changing fast. Many people are sensing the loss of helpful support systems that gave been swept away in all the changes. They are more aware than ever of needs in their lives that aren't being met: A need to have an anchor; a center; a point of reference in life; to figure some things out and gain a new perspective from time to time; to be known, to belong, to fit in; to feel alive and more intimately connected to God; to learn and grow and feel like "I'm going somewhere;" to rest and heal; to feel useful; to pursue what matters; to express what is "inside me." Could the church be the answer to those needs--and more? For you? For those you love? And if so, how? That's what this book is about.

161 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Bob Hostetler is an award-winning writer, editor, and speaker from southwestern Ohio. His books, which include the award-winning Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door (co-authored with Josh McDowell) and the novel, The Bone Box, have sold over 3 million copies. He has won two Gold Medallion Awards, four Ohio Associated Press awards, and an Amy Foundation Award. He is the founding pastor of Cobblestone Community Church in Oxford, Ohio. He and his wife Robin have two grown children, Aubrey and Aaron, who have given them four beautiful grandchildren.

Reviews

[Evan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple, 101 level, almost speaking-style motivation to join a church. Cannot criticize that! Didn’t find anything to be too novel, but it’s a written resource for someone who maybe isn’t ready for heavy theology.

[Bill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hostetler writes on a level accessible to those who have never been involved in the church, and engaging for those are "drop-outs" as well. Caters to a "what's in it for me" mindset.