I Am a Church Member, Thom S. Rainer
I Am a Church Member, Thom S. Rainer
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I Am a Church Member
Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference

Author: Thom S. Rainer

Narrator: Thom S. Rainer

Unabridged: 1 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2013

Synopsis

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 Member2. I Will Not Let the Church Be About My Preferences and Desires3. I Will Pray for My Church Leaders4. I Will Lead My Family to Be Healthy Church Members5. I Will Be a Functioning Member6. I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift

About Thom S. Rainer

Thom S. Rainer (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, Tennessee. He was founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and, Church Growth at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His many books include Surprising Insights from the Unchurched, The Unexpected Journey, and Breakout Churches.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lori on December 18, 2015

I recommend a lot of books, but I believe this book needs to become required reading in “new membership” classes or meetings. This small hardback book has six chapters which cover what a church member’s responsibilities are to their church. I have been a church member all my life, I became a Christi......more

Goodreads review by Ebookwormy1 on April 19, 2018

This is a tale of three books, and which book you read is all a matter of perspective. Perspective #1: This perspective is illustrated by the 7 full pages of quotes from "professional" ministers recommending the book. These people work in the church all the time, and see the limitations and deficien......more

Goodreads review by Josh on January 02, 2023

Very practical and simple reminder of how to be a healthy church member. I was really encouraged by this short read and even more thankful for my local church......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 25, 2020

A simple read jam-packed with some practical, powerful + sweet reminders! As Christ as the bridegroom and the church as the bride, I love how Rainer illustrates how to love the bride well, with unwavering and unconditional love.......more

Goodreads review by Octavia on April 08, 2023

I was extremely pleased with this Great Selection! This book was a recommendation for a class I participated in, recently. Thomas S. Rainer has created an exceptional Tool; guiding people to understand that difference of being just a church member and being a willing Disciple. This book is engulfed......more

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