I Am a Church Member

ByThom S. Rainer

Release Date: 2013-05-01
Genre: Christianity

Score: 4.5

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Description

Best-selling author and ministry leader Thom S. Rainer drew an exceptional response when he posted a 500-word declaration about church membership to his daily blog. "I Am a Church Member" started a conversation about the attitudes and responsibilities of church members -- rather than the functional and theological issues -- that previous new member primers all but ignored.
Thoughtfully expanded to book form, I Am a Church Member begins to remedy the outbreak of inactive or barely committed church members, addressing without apology what is expected of those who join a body of believers. When a person's attitude is consistently biblical and healthy, matters of giving, serving, and so forth will fall into place more naturally.

Six intentional chapters with study questions guide this rising discussion:

1. I Will Be a Unifying Church Member
2. I Will Not Let the Church Be About My Preferences and Desires
3. I Will Pray for My Church Leaders
4. I Will Lead My Family to Be Healthy Church Members
5. I Will Be a Functioning Member
6. I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift

Reviews

I am a church member
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By TTWheaton
I read this book in 45 minutes. It has been the most easiest book that I have ever read. It is written so that the reader can fully understand what the author is saying. It has been a pleasurable experience reading “I am a church member”! I now understand what it really means to become a part of my church . Thank you Mr. T. S. Rainer for making it so simple.
Thank God for this Book
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By Frankjm
This book was very refreshing to read. It gave me a different perspective on membership I thank you Dr. Rainer for allowing God to use you to help me help my church members. I now see as a senior pastor The importance of each member of our church reading this. Then they to can become better members for the kingdom again thank you may God bless you and keep you.
Kent Jackson
5
By Kent J.
This is a book that should be read by every person in the church (and those coming in). We’re going to use it as a part of our membership classes at our church. Great book!!
God's Gift, The Church
5
By PapiRusch
The book is an easy read and straight forward biblical framework of the church. Not a building or a place, but you and I; born again believers saved by grace. Whether you are considering becoming a church member, new to church or have been at the same church for 20 years; i would recommend that you read this book once a year to reminder ourselves who we are in Christ and what we are called to as members of the "Body of Christ", the church. M. Rusch
I Am a Church Member
5
By Bernard’s Macbook
This is an awesome read and it labels the identity and ideals of some church parishioners. And shows us the seriousness of being a church member.
Very practical, informing, and encouraging!
5
By willyb311
Rainer does a fantastic job of looking at a particular mindset within the church and examining it biblically and objectively! This is a great book for pastors and other staff/leadership to read as well as church members. Rainer also goes as far to prompt the reader to commit to change in the faith lifestyle by pledging to end bad habits and mind sets that hurt the church. All of this is presented in a small enough size to make it an easy undertaking by anyone, whether they like to read or not. It is concise, but doesn't leave anything out.

Definitely worth reading!
Great Book!!!
5
By Gregory Lewis
I really enjoyed this book.
Absolutely Amazing book
5
By Cc55041
So many great insights and things to remember I recommend it for all pastors and church members