Feel like your church has been hijacked? You're not alone. Millions of seasoned churchgoers feel at odds with praise bands, PowerPoint presentations, and mall-like mega-sanctuaries---and many are dropping out. Through the power of story, MacDonald's fictional tale helps build intergenerational understanding by illustrating that change can advance God's kingdom. Includes discussion questions. 240 pages, softcover from Nelson.
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Reviewed by Joan Holmes (Thomasville, GA), November 19, 2009
When I began to read this book, after the first page, I thought to myself; OH my goodness, this book is talking about me. It has helped me to understand the need for the changes taking place in the churches today. I am 73 years old and I feel it should be required reading for all people my age. I shared the book with a friend and she thought it was so good that she purchased a book for herself to pass around our church. It is very easy reading. The author did an excellent job of writing an interesting book.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Lee Wise (Spring Branch, TX), September 30, 2009
My curch is going through a big change. I read this book and it changed my way of thinking about the changes. It is a great book. We are starting a bible study using this book.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Janice Sylvia (Chico, CA), September 19, 2009
Well written and informative. I believe the demonstration of progress in the book is helpful to many of us "older" church members.I do feel like the title somehow convey's a sense of negativity that the content does not have. I actually bought it AFTER I had read it.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Barbara Lee (Oxford, PA), September 04, 2009
Awesome book! This should be required reading for all church members! You will laugh, cry, be frustrated, touched, and spiritually uplifted. Get this book and share it with your church family!
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by David White (Fairfield, ME), August 27, 2009
I have encountered the characters in this book in both of the churches I have served. It presents a nice narrative model for addressing change, but as importantly gives a message of hope to those congregations trying to bring the text into a new context.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jane White (Eastford, CT), July 22, 2009
I am one of those seasoned churchgoers who sometimes feels at odds with praise bands and power point. Maybe if churches tried to build intergenerational understanding as in Mr. MacDonald's fictional tale, seasoned churchgoers would not feel left out. He is an excellent writer.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Melody Carrier (Hornell, NY), June 22, 2009
This book has been one of the most enlightening books I have read as of late. I am reading it for the second time...and discovering new insights...and seeing myself in some of the characters/parishioners struggling to embrace the new ways of worship. I even bought 5 additional copies to give out to others in my church... including my pastor. It's easy reading and worth your time!!
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Carol Carlton (Carol Stream, IL), June 11, 2009
This was a thought provoking book to read but it was an easy read. This book is for all ages and probably is geared more for the older generation. However, the print is on the smaller side for those of us who are older. I think that every member of a church should read this book.
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