Customer Reviews
Why does your church exist? This WILL help - By: matthew.z.king@uk.pwcglobal.com, 24 Jan 2002 
Rick Warren's Purpose driven church is a book that will turn your thinking about what church is all about.
Why does your church exist? Is it purely for those who currently attend.
Built on the foundation of the Great Commandment (to love God & love your neighbour) & the Great Commission (to Go into all nations and...), Warren encourages the church to focus on 5 purposes of "outreach, fellowship, disciplship, worship & ministry" & organise the church around these purposes.
It recognises that everyone is on a spiritual journey & therefore the book suggests that the church needs to focus on five groups of people (community - unchurched, crowd - attenders, congregation, committed & the core) & build the church from the outside-in, i.e. reach the unchurch & take them through to committed & serving God.
I would encourage any church leader to read this book, & reflect on what it means for their local church. It has inspired me, & as a church we a prayer refocusing on what God wants for our church. (Happy to discuss with anyone who wants to drop me an email).
Finally reminder - God is building HIS church. Do we really what to help Himin that process where He has placed us?
Excellant - By: hinds@globalnet.co.uk, 02 Jan 2001 Practical, easy to read. For those who are familiar with Willow Creek Church & seeker services, this provides many of the same principles & are presentedin an understandable way. It could have been written by Bill Hybels but wasn't. Good to see another view of the subject. The principles if applied could revoltionize the church. Suitable for UK/Irish market too.
Life principle that make your impact last longer than you do - By: , 03 Sep 1997 A dynamic life changing view of where you are going not only as an organization, but as an individual. This book based on Bible principles gives practical helpin making godly decisions that will out last your position, disposition, & even your life.
An absolute jewel if you desire to grow spiritually as well as increasing your sphere of influence.
We are all comitted to something or someone & this book helps you decern to whom you are comitted & where that comittment might lead you.
I call this book a chiropractic treat for the soul.
Gives you an adjustment. Some times makes you sore, but always lifts you to a new level of growth.
