THE CHURCH DREAM IT. BECOME IT. ALL THAT GOD INTENDS

Within this concise but profound title, author Kenneth Shull proclaims the purpose and contents of his foundational work on the Christian church. Shull starts by exploring the basic questions of "What is the church?" and "What is the purpose of the church?" Central is that the church is people, not a building, and that the church flourishes as the people serve God's intentions for fullness in all of life for all people.

The function and form of the church and discerning the particular role for a local church are addressed. Next is experiencing the joy of creating with God by dreaming with him what can be, what he desires. Then is acting upon and supporting these dreams, and serving God's purposes in all of the various aspects of church life--all engaged with Jesus Christ the head of the church.

What would be happening in a local church living as God intends is addressed, as is the question "Why isn't it happening in all churches?"

While specifically targeted for church leaders, this writing is a must-read for all who desire fullness of life as God's church.