Church Matters

by Gary Miller

God's original purpose for the church and why it matters

Genres: Inspirational

246 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2018

About the author

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Reviews

[Lavon Herschberger · Rating 4 out of 5]

This author presents a easy-going and optimistic writing style while stepping on toes with precision. His views on church are quite conservative (I think he's German Baptist Brethren?), mirroring the values of the early church and Anabaptists of the 16th century.

Several of his examples come across a bit sheltered ("...he had some rough edges. I can still remember staring at the tattoo on his arm and discovering that he smoked." p. 220)

I didn't fully agree with his position on interacting with the surrounding culture, but I appreciated that he was willing to tackle a dicey subject. I also wish he would have addressed other issues that seem silent in our conservative churches, such as racism, political allegiances, and justice. To his credit, maybe they each deserve their own book.

He is not afraid to challenge the status quo found in many churches (maybe especially Anabaptist) such as materialism, hypocrisy, and business and in doing so, he never strays from the impetus: glorifying God through the church.

[Marvin Charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very practical, easy to read book by Gary Miller.

[Stennett Eberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually read “Sidetracked” but it isn’t on Goodreads yet. Sidetracked is a wonderful book.

[Logan Hochstetler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great thought provoking book!

[Aurelia Mast-glick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely worth reading again!

[Dave Nisly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Challenging!

[Samuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read several years ago. Fantastic book on the real challenges and blessings of church life. Very helpful.