Hope for Church...

Real Church by Larry Crabb

Lost interest in church? So have many others? Why? Isn't church supposed to be a place where the sick are healed, the lost are given direction, and the dead are brought to life? In Real Church, Crabb describes the reasons church doesn't work for him, and lays a foundation for the church he longs to be a part of.

Churches today, as a whole, seem to be missing the point. Many seem more focused on entertaining than transforming, and changing behavior trumps connecting with the Creator. Crabb's honesty is a breath of fresh air for those fatigued by church. One recurring thought entered my mind while reading this book: "I'm not alone. At least one other person notices it too."

If you too think church needs resuscitation, you will enjoy this book. Crabb has a way of putting into words what my mind and soul are already thinking. I hope church leaders are willing to read his suggestions and do something about it. The future of church depends on it.