Book cover for Word-Centered Church: How Scripture Brings Life and Growth to God's People by Jonathan Leeman

Word-Centered Church

How Scripture Brings Life and Growth to God's People

2017 Released
192 Pages
3-4 Hours
★ 4.39 233 ratings
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Moody PublishersISBN 9780802415592

It's a question hundreds of pastors ask every day: What is the best way to grow?

A lot of books give a lot of answers, but the best one comes from Scripture. Word-Centered Church brings that answer into sharp focus. Written by Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for the reputable ministry 9Marks, Word-Centered Church offers a thorough treatment of one of God's greatest concerns: growing His people and growing His church.

As simple as the concept may seem, it's one that many churches miss, and to their own detriment. Because when churches center everything they do on God's Word--when the pulpit ministry gives direction to every aspect of the church's life--growth happens God's way. God's Word is what creates the church, and it's what sustains it, too.

Theological and practical, Word-Centered Church focuses on how the church hears, responds to, discusses, implements, and is transformed by Scripture. It's not about high-octane production, superstar personalities, or postmodern entreaties, but stuff that is really old, really good, and really powerful.

Word-Centered Church is the ministry-model book that churches need, because it advances the model God designed. For anyone who wants to grow or help others grow, Word-Centered Church is indispensable.

Jonathan Leeman

Jonathan Leeman (PhD, University of Wales) is the president of 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors Talk podcast. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books and teaches at several seminaries. Jonathan lives with his wife and four daughters in suburban Washington, DC, and serves as an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church.

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