Essential Church: A Wesleyan Ecclesiology

by Diane Leclerc, Mark A. Maddix (Editor)

"A more ambiguous word than this, the Church, is scarce to be found in the English Language." --John Wesley

With so many denominations and differing ideas about what the church is and does, arriving at a clear understanding of the church is a formidable challenge. The pastors and educators who have contributed to this book explore the meaning, purpose, and function of the church, as well as its structure. They address topics such as the kingdom of God, worship, and mission, in relation to the body of Christ, and give special attention to Wesleyan theological concerns.

This theology of the church is an accessible resource for anyone, minister or layperson, who desires a better grasp of the church. This stimulating ecclesiology is a valuable addition to any

theological library.

Genres: Theology

256 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2014

Reviews

[John Crowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A clearly written book on ecclesiology.

[Shelia]

It was great to learn about this Biblical subject. However for this class I only read,Chapters 2 through 7 (pages 29-93). I hope to finish reading it in the future.

[Samantha McEnhimer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had interesting things to say about the church. Some I very much agreed with, others not so much. A good text but it is biased towards the Nazarene denomination rather than the church as a whole.