The Heart of the Church: The Gospel's History, Message, and Meaning

What does the church believe? Every church has a driving confession, but what is the confession of a true and biblical church?

In The Heart of the Church, pastor and author Joe Thorn offers fresh yet consistently classic expressions that illuminate the centrality of the gospel for ecclesial identity. Explaining the story of the gospel, its basic doctrines, and God's work in salvation, Thorn helps churches reclaim their essential identity and return from distracting pursuits.

Useful for training in membership classes, discipleship groups, elder boards, and even devotional reading, Thorn's The Heart of the Church is at once theological, practical, and experiential. Readers will not simply be informed, but led to believe in, rejoice in, and be transformed by the truth of God for His gathered people. For any church lacking power, any Christian feeling dry, or any person seeking truth, Thorn's book brings relief, direction, and light, leading to worship.

About the Series

This three-book series is designed for diverse readership, avoiding theological jargon and using clear terms to keep readers tracking and engaged. Ideal for evangelism and discipleship, each book can be read within an hour and is organized simply for retention. Biblical, balanced, and historically informed, it is useful for Sunday school, one-to-one reading, ministry training, and personal study.