A Member's Guide to the Local Church
211pp, pbk
Wayne A. Mack & David Swavely
Wayne A. Mack (M.Div., Philadelphia Theological Seminary; D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary) is Director of Biblical Counselling Studies at The Master's College. David Swavely (M.Div., The Master's Seminary) is a pastor at Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California, and personal assistant to Dr John F. MacArthur, Jr.
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In our individualistic society, church membership, faithful church attendance, and active service in the body of Christ are often considered optional, even among professing Christians. Some, in fact, view the organized church as a hindrance to spiritual growth and freedom.
Not so, say the authors of this helpful overview of the local church. The church is God's idea, essential to the spiritual health of any believer. Wayne Mack and David Swavely clearly introduce us to the meaning of church membership, the traits of a good church, and how we are to function as parts of the body. Written for lay men and women, this book includes practical discussions of church leadership, male and female roles, worship, spiritual gifts, confrontation, unity, and prayer.
Foreword by John F. MacArthur, Jr.
Introduction
1. Realizing the Importance of the Local Church
2. Committing Ourselves to Church Membership
3. Choosing a Good Church
4. Relating to Church Leadership
5. Fulfilling Our Roles as Men and Women
6. Participating in Worship Services
7. Using Our Spiritual Gifts
8. Confronting One Another in Love
9. Preserving Unity in the Body
10. Praying for One Another
Appendix: Questions for Study and Discussion
Index of Scripture