As a pastor, Jim has frequently been asked the question “Do I really need to go to church?”
The Gift of Church is his passionate encouragement that participating in a local church is not a legalistic requirement but a gift given by God for our benefit and his glory.
Understanding God’s design for the church can help us embrace participation in a local church despite the difficulties or frustrations we may have experienced, and help us encourage others to understand the importance of the involvement in a local church to live a life of faith.
An easily accessible theology of church, The Gift of Churchwill help you to think deeply about God’s design and purpose for the local church.