The Weak Church
eBook - PDF

The Weak Church

Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community

  1. 181 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Weak Church

Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community

About this book

Within the heart of the modern church, a quiet crisis brews: the steady decline in church attendance-a trend acutely visible among the Gen Z cohort, who holds a deep-seated yearning for authentic connection and an aspiration to thrive within a transparent community. Enter the world of The Weak Church-a groundbreaking narrative that shuns the conventional pursuit of mega-sized congregations and toxic masculinity, inviting instead a resurgence of vibrant, genuine communities through a ministry philosophy of weakness. The essence of this book reaches far beyond the realm of numerical growth. It is grounded by a singular objective-to unravel the threads connecting our culture's obsession with strength, while arming church leaders with a radical philosophy of weakness. This philosophy holds the profound potential to redefine every facet of the church. As the pages unfold, you'll encounter the resounding proclamation, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9), echoing through the corridors of transformation.

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Information

Publisher
T&T Clark
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9798765155288

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Foreword
  8. Introduction
  9. Chapter 1: The Silent Crisis: Our Obsession with Strength
  10. Chapter 2: Weakology: Theology of Weakness
  11. Chapter 3: Why Emotional Health Matters in a Weak Church
  12. Chapter 4: Soul Mates: Becoming Fully Known
  13. Chapter 5: Incarnational Preaching
  14. Chapter 6: Vulnerability in Small Groups
  15. Chapter 7: Leadership Development
  16. Chapter 8: Deep Compassion for Serving the Poor and Oppressed
  17. Chapter 9: Unwavering Commitment for Racial Justice
  18. Chapter 10: Creating and Maintaining a Vulnerable Church Staff Culture
  19. Conclusion
  20. Bibliography
  21. Index
  22. About the Author