So many times in church ministry, the thought is that bigger
is better. Whether it is a worship
service or an outreach event, the more people involved or the more money that
is raised determines whether the service or event has been a success. Instead
of focusing on doing the work or ministry, Skye Jethani asks ministry leaders
to take a step back and ask “Are we doing the right work?”
Although, the book is mainly for pastors, I found many of
the questions raised in the book pertaining to anyone involved in leading
within the church. The book can be read a chapter at a time with time used to reflect
on the questions posed at the end of each chapter. Chapter titles included
Ambition, Effectiveness, Wastefulness, Enemies, Brevity, Celebrity, Technology,
Justice and Consumers to name a few.
Topics examined include how American consumerism has affected whether or
not we commit to a local church; why reading is an essential discipline of
ministry; and is effectiveness a measure of success or an idol.
This book is a valuable resource to anyone who in actively
involved in ministry and provides much food for thought and reflection.
I received this book
from Moody Publishers for this honest review.
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