Members of One Another: How to build a biblical ethos into your church
What should a real Christian community look like? What should its ethos be, and how in particular should it function? What should its leadership structure be like, and how does one discern God's vision for such a body of believers? If you are interested in these kind of questions, and you've been curious about how house churches or in fact any sort of body of believers can and ought to work, then Dennis McCallum'sMembers of One Anotheris the book for you.Dr. Ben Witherington, III Amos Professor of NT for Doctoral Studies Asbury Theological SeminaryNot since Ray Stedman wrote the book Body Life nearly fifty years ago has a book on the church caused me to lose as much sleep as this book. Dennis McCallum has brought a living picture of the struggle to release the people to be the true body of Christ. As one who has visited Xenos a number of times, I know they actually practice the principles in this book. People there are excited about their home church rather than the big building. As an outsider, I see Xenos as biblically and theologically correct, and they have struggled to live that out.Dr. John M. Perkins, Author,Let Justice Roll DownandBeyond CharityMembers of One Anotherisn't like most books on the church because its author keeps together what too many of us put asunder these days - a faithful biblical theology of the church and loads of church experience. Dennis McCallum studies like a scholar and serves as a shepherd. If you've spent time at his church, Xenos Christian Fellowship, you've seen the fruit of his work: authentic and passionate followers of Christ. Read this book and go to the Xenos Summer Institute for your next church conference. The Lord will encourage you that New Testament church is possible, and He'll give you biblical and practical ideas for building a biblical ethos into your church.Pastor Ken MacGillivray. Hopevale Church. Saginaw, MichiganFinally! To the best of my knowledge, there has not been a strong book written on what it really means to be members together in decades. Now there is.Thanks Dennis for putting it all down for us in a way we can apply it.--Dr. Dave Early Director of the Lovett Center for Ministry Training Director and Chair of Pastoral Leadership and Church Planting, Liberty Baptist Theological SeminaryIf you're serious about being an agent of change for the Kingdom of God, this book will provide you with the practical insight and wisdom of a community of Jesus followers who have been engaged in disciple-making -- not for months, but for several decades. A truly unique and valuable perspective.--Craig A. Steffen, Elder Apex Community ChurchHave you ever felt that something was missing from the way we do Christianity and church life today? Have you felt like standing up and shouting We are going the wrong way ? If you have, you probably had to wonder, what if they all agree... Will we know where to go next? This inspiring book, built upon a rich foundation of in-context scriptural references, is like a forgotten chart for ships lost in a sea of empty Christianity. From the inspiring vision that I can personally attest to being real and attainable, to the practical how-to, it is all in there. Dennis McCallum s humble and loving challenge is the clarion call of our time. I intend to give a copy of this to every fellow leader and serious disciple I know.--Vaughn Thurman Home Church Ministry Team Leader New Life Foursquare Church, Frederick MarylandIf you're serious about being an agent of change for the Kingdom of God, this book will provide you with the practical insight and wisdom of a community of Jesus followers who have been engaged in disciple-making -- not for months, but for several decades. A truly unique and valuable perspective. --Craig A. Steffen, Elder Apex Community ChurchHave you ever felt that something was missing from the way we do Christianity and church life today? Have you felt like standing up and shouting We are going the wrong way ? If you have, you probably had to wonder, what if they all agree... Will we know where to go next? This inspiring book, built upon a rich foundation of in-context scriptural references, is like a forgotten chart for ships lost in a sea of empty Christianity. From the inspiring vision that I can personally attest to being real and attainable, to the practical how-to, it is all in there. Dennis McCallum s humble and loving challenge is the clarion call of our time. I intend to give a copy of this to every fellow leader and serious disciple I know. --Vaughn Thurman Home Church Ministry Team Leader New Life Foursquare Church, Frederick Maryland