We all choose the things in our lives that are worth committing to despite their flaws, and the church has been one of those things for me. Some people put energy into the political system in the hopes of making whatever small improvements they can. I put my energy into the church in that same vain. I share the author's vision for the church as a place for learning, grace, community, caring and questioning - not a place of judgement, uniformity and absolutes. This is one provocative little book. Just finished it and had the thought that I better dive into Rob Bell's controversial book "Love Wins" and now I see in the description on GoodReads that Gulley's books will appeal to Rob Bell fans.Gully is a Quaker pastor who normally writes funny, inspirational books ala Garrison Keillor (Lake Wobegon Days). This is a seriously different format and content. Gulley is good at using simple, story-like examples to make his point, but it is his points that will rile some readers. He admits he regularly draws fire from various religious groups.If you have gotten tired of church in-fighting, poor Christian behaviors, rules or beliefs that don't seem to fit with today's needs, and more, consider reading this. It is both a breath of fresh air and contemplative at the same time.
Do You like book If The Church Were Christian (2010)?
Striving to match the words of Jesus with the behavior of the church. OK so far
—panda
I appreciated this look at the church. Call to get out and change the world!
—TheHungerGamesLover
