If there is one book that has changed my thinking about the way to do church, it is this one. The concept is really simple - we are called to do church in community, not as individuals. But the practical implications for me were quite stunning? How often do we just go to church, have a quick cup ...
Maybe my favorite ecclesiological work. Timmis and Chester are very readable, but the book speaks to the heart of mission. My hope is that the American church will reshape its life and vitality around this mission. The book's premise is that the life of the church is outside the walls of its gath...
This is a good book about gospel powered sanctification. We sin because we desire other things more than we desire God, or because we do not want the hope that is offered to us in the Gospel. Chester explains that Holiness is what would truly complete us as humans. God wants our ultimate happines...
A surprisingly good book. Tim Chester walks us through the gospel of Luke and notes how important meals were in the ministry of Jesus. In fact, Jesus used meals to teach a lot about his kingdom. We see grace, hope, community, mission, and salvation tied up in surprising ways in some of the meals ...
This book helps us to rediscover the message, mission and method of Jesus. The Son of man came to serve, give his life, seek and save the lost, but how did he do it? By eating and drinking! Eating and drinking seem so simple and yet they so deeply connect with each one of us.What more do we need ...
Everyday Church is a must read! Based out of the letter of 1 Peter, the authors encourage the readers to rethink what church could look like. The book advocates for a missional approach to engaging communities through small groups. However, the book is not intended, nor does it advocate for a “ho...