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Book SynopsisThis book attempts to inspire both church leaders and lay people through serious discussion of strategies as to how to restore the church in the midst of a struggling and declining age. The author identifies the factors that have contributed to the decline of the church. Choe utilizes his experience working with a struggling ministry to propose twenty-four ideas and programs for the restoration of the church. He calls specifically on church leaders to inspire others to come together and rebuild the church. This book finds a decisive solution between Sunday pastor and Everyday pastor.
Trade ReviewThere are many people who are concerned about the church, but not many who create solutions for it. As a retired UMC pastor, Rev. Choe reflects upon the ministerial experience which is the foundation of this book and shows us creative ways to revive the church. His passionate love for it leads people to better understand it and have hope in it. -- Prof. Hi An Choi, Ph.D. School of Theology, Boston University
If you are looking for direction in saving the church, this book provides it! -- President, J.C. Park, Ph. D. Methodist Theological University, Seoul
This book is not only a resource for local churches and judicatory leadership, but also creates a sense of hope for a better and brighter future. Rev. Choe has systematically gathered insightful information and strategically addressed the current reality with an eye toward a vital reform movement. It is easy to read and a valuable tool for this. -- Sam Royappa, Director of Connectional Ministries, Wisconsin Conference, UMC.
Young Choe is often regarded as a “critical thinker,” and his pastoral and penetrating writings continue to speak to us in twenty-first century. I read the chapters with his loving passion toward the ministry and today’s church. I appreciated this work is a far cry for the healthy and fruitful ministry from Young Choe and others. I believe this shows how view the current reality of the church and hope for Christ’s church in our participation and action. I see ministry is belong to no one but the God engaged in everything. -- Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, United Methodist Church, Wisconsin Conference
Table of ContentsForeword: Why Do I have to Speak up? Chapter 1: Every Church Is Struggling for Restoration Chapter 2: The Roots of Decline in the Church Chapter 3: Ten Reasons Why the Church Is Dying Chapter 4: Some Opinions on the Solution of this Problem Chapter 5: The Sunday Pastor and the Everyday Pastor Chapter 6: The Healthy Lay and Church Disruptor Chapter 7: Twenty Four Ideas for Restoring the Church Chapter 8: A Concluding Message on Saving the Church Appendix: Some Thoughts on the Church, its Mission and its Future, Edgar Zelle Bibliography
