10 Great Ideas in Church History

Tired of trying to put into practice the latest new trend to make the church grow? In many churches, having a vision means embracing the ideas of the latest self-proclaimed prophet and moving from one program to another. Ministry decisions are made according to the needs or pressures of the moment. Long-term planning can seem like an impossible dream.

This book offers something different. Here we have ideas that have stood the test of time, ideas from the most important Christian leaders of the last five hundred years. Your church can put into practice some of the important strategies from the lives and writings of the reformers.

• Gain a vision of truth
• Renew your pursuit of holiness
• Observe how delighting in God inspires your worship
• Bring renewal with a biblical model of revival
• Equip leaders with a discipleship plan that stands the test of time
• Activate your vision for missionary work
• Grow together with the key principles of Christian community

And who makes up the panel of experts that will guide your new vision? None other than Martin Luther, John Calvin, Jonathan Edwards, William Carey, John Wesley, Richard Baxter, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and others. Each of the ten great ideas found in this book provides a vision based on the Bible and rooted in history that can help your church on its long journey.

Do you want to revitalize the work of your church? Here are ten of the best ideas in history to do so.

"It will surprise you. It will challenge you. It will instruct you. It may even transform your Christian life." Mark Noll