Aquachurch

by Leonard Sweet

In this latest and most accessible work from church historian, futurist, and best-selling author Leonard Sweet, church leaders will discover the leadership arts that are essential in today's ever-changing culture. The author provides thought-provoking yet practical skills that will elevate the scope of ministry from mere survival of daily challenges to thriving in today's culture! He vividly portrays the new paradigms facing churches and illustrates the need to become an "AquaChurch" in order to effectively minister in our fluid, postmodern culture. The author includes a "personal log"---questions and ideas that help apply personal thoughts as related to the new paradigms. And, each chapter concludes with a "ship's log"---ideas and activities that encourage group discussion and evaluation with church leaders. It provides an excellent platform for pastors and their entire church leadership to improve the effectiveness of their ministry. This book not only challenges leaders to think in broader terms, but it provides practical strategies for making specific and meaningful changes in how they minister to their communities. They'll discover how to be relevant to an ever-changing culture with the unchanging gospel of Jesus Christ!

Genres: Theology, Church, Leadership, Nonfiction, Christianity

269 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1999

About the author

Leonard I. Sweet is an author, preacher, scholar, and ordained United Methodist clergyman currently serving as the E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Drew Theological School, in Madison, New Jersey; and a Visiting Distinguished Professor at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon.

Reviews

[Marty Solomon]

As usual, Leonard Sweet brings a whole host of intuitive, cultural insight into the winds of change and what it looks like for the leadership in the church to adapt and become expert navigators of culture.

I was informed that there is an "Aquachurch 2.0" that I was unaware of; but I still thought that Aquachurch was very appropriate to our times/situations/culture and well worth the time reading.

[Damian Kinsella]

more Leonard sweetness, full of insight and interesting for as long as you're reading it.

[Wayne]

Good book on the Church. See the Church in a Nautical view.

[Keith Feisel]

couldn't really get in to this book. Written to address the need for the church to minister to the postmoderns. I found Neil Cole's books a better resource.