Soy Miembro de la Iglesia

Thom S. Rainer, autor de éxitos editoriales y líder ministerial, motivó una excepcional respuesta cuando publicó en su blog diario una declaración de 500 palabras sobre la experiencia de pertenecer a una iglesia.La publicación titulada "Soy miembro de la iglesia" inició un intercambio sobre las actitudes y responsabilidades de los miembros (en lugar de las cuestiones funcionales y teológicas) que habían pasado por alto los libros anteriores destinados a la iniciación de miembros en las iglesias. Soy miembro de la iglesia, una ponencia ampliada elaboradamente en formato de libro, comienza a reparar la ola de miembros inactivos o insuficientemente comprometidos con sus iglesias, abordando sin excusas lo que se espera de aquellos que se suman a un cuerpo de creyentes. Cuando la actitud de una persona es constantemente bíblica y saludable, los detalles relacionados con dar, servir, etc., comienzan a encontrar su lugar naturalmente. Presenta seis capítulos enfocados con preguntas de estudio para guiar esta creciente conversación: 1. Seré un miembro de la iglesia comprometido con la unidad2. No dejaré que mis preferencias y deseos controlen mi relación con la iglesia3. Oraré por los líderes de mi iglesia4. Guiaré a mis familiares a integrarse de una manera sana como miembros de la iglesia5. Seré un miembro útil de la iglesia6. Apreciaré como un tesoro la experiencia de pertenecer a la iglesia  Best-selling author and ministry leader Thom S. Rainer drew an exceptional response when he posted a 500-word declaration about church membership to his daily blog. "I Am a Church Member" started a conversation about the attitudes and responsibilities of church members -- rather than the functional and theological issues -- that previous new member primers all but ignored.Thoughtfully expanded to book form, I Am a Church Member begins to remedy the outbreak of inactive or barely committed church members, addressing without apology what is expected of those who join a body of believers. When a person's attitude is consistently biblical and healthy, matters of giving, serving, and so forth will fall into place more naturally. Six intentional chapters with study questions guide this rising discussion: 1. I Will Be a Unifying Church Member2. I Will Not Let the Church Be About My Preferences and Desires3. I Will Pray for My Church Leaders4. I Will Lead My Family to Be Healthy Church Members5. I Will Be a Functioning Member6. I Will Treasure Church Membership as a GiftReviewThom Rainer has written more in behalf of the local church than any scholar I know. I Am A Church Member is a stellar example of such monographs, the perfect introduction for anyone serious about pleasing Jesus through responsible church membership. Fun, perceptive, challenging, and steeped in Scripture, I sincerely wish that every evangelical churchman would read-- and then practice this book.  Paige PattersonPresident, Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas  I am a Church Member is a great resource for both church leaders and church members. In a world obsessed with consumerism Dr. Rainer shows that, as a biblical church member, I am called to a greater commitment. I recommend that any church that takes belonging seriously consider giving a copy to every member. Geoff SurrattManaging Director, Exponential As a church member I have the privilege to unite with the body of Christ in making an eternal difference through my giftedness in His service. Church membership is an honor, privilege, and joy. Where would I be without the fellowship, encouragement, and edifying of the church? I am so thankful to Thom Rainer for making that reality come alive in this book! Johnny HuntPastor, First Baptist Church of Woodstock, Georgia So much ink has been spilled to critique the church that it has almost become sport. Yet, I am confined that you cannot l