Ron McKenzie

Being Church: Where We Live Ron McKenzie North American edition

Christians all over the world have become dissatisfied with existing forms of church. Some are so frustrated that they have stopped going to church at all. These people are not troublemakers or backsliders, but are some of the best people God has. They have become disillusioned with a church that absorbs all their time and energy, but seems to be going nowhere. Desperate situations call for radical change. More of the same will not get us to where we want to be. If we want the new wine of the Holy Spirit, we must shape our wineskins according to God's plan. If you know in your heart that God has something better, and want to go hard out for it, you need to read this book. It offers a radical vision, based on the scriptures, that will stir your heart and explain God?s purposes in these times. Key Themes Christian Community Building Relationships Power Pairs Making Disciples Spiritual Protection Meeting in Houses The Lord Supper The Kingdom of God Starting a New Church The Holy Spirit is Leader Shared Leadership Balanced Ministry Role of the Apostle Prophets in the Church Real Pastor/Teachers Healing Evangelism Dynamic Deacons Professional Worshippers Calling for Radical Christians