The Unfinished Church

“I love Jesus but hate the church.” We hear this kind of talk all the time, but what if it’s profoundly mistaken? Rob Bentz challenges readers to rethink this popular—yet ultimately harmful—mentality. Drawing on his experience as a pastor, Bentz helps those disenchanted with the church to rediscover its importance for the Christian life by examining the biblical, theological, and historical reasons why Christ’s followers should embrace gospel-centered community—even when it’s hard. Honest yet hopeful, The Unfinished Church provides an encouraging look at God’s ultimate building project: his church. Offers a biblical foundation for participation in a local church and practical teaching related to loving and serving other Christians Each chapter includes: a powerful opening quotation, helpful anecdotes and illustrations, a lesson from church history, relevant music suggestions, and engaging discussion questions designed to stimulate conversation Author is a small groups pastor at a large, non-denominational church