{"product_id":"the-church-9780830843695","title":"The Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can Christians effectively engage today's world while staying true to Scripture?\u003c\/b\u003e Calling us to listen well to both the Word and the world, John Stott shows how Christianity can preserve its authentic identity \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e remain relevant to current realities. With the God's Word for Today series, pastor Tim Chester has updated Stott's classic book \u003ci\u003eThe Contemporary Christian\u003c\/i\u003e and made it accessible to new generations of readers.In \u003ci\u003eThe Church\u003c\/i\u003e, Stott presents a biblical portrait of the church as a covenant community at the center of God's purposes. Keeping in view both the ideal of what God intends and how we fall short, Stott considers how the church can be sensitive to current needs and societal issues, mobilize people for mission, seek holistic renewal, and promote healthy leadership. Each chapter includes stories, practical suggestions, and questions for reflection or discussion.People are hungry for transcendence, significance, and community.This is the great challenge and opportunity facing the church--will we cooperate with the Spirit so that others can find what they seek in Christ and his people?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Stott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.30w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780830843695\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn R. W. Stott (1921-2011) was known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist, and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States, and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). His connections in and heart for the global church led him to found Langham Partnership. Langham continues its work today, equipping key leaders to preach God's Word clearly, faithfully, and relevantly in over 140 countries. Stott's many books, including \u003ci\u003eBasic Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Cross of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e, have sold millions of copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTim Chester is pastor of Grace Church, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, and a faculty member of Crosslands, a partnership between Oak Hill College and Acts 29. His many books include \u003ci\u003eGood News to the Poor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEveryday Church\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMission Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnreached\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHearing God's Word.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IVP","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45461384560755,"sku":"9780830843695","price":21.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_0fc77c34-cec4-443b-90e0-28a050e63c9c.jpg?v=1788866136","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-church-9780830843695","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}