Future Church: Ministry in a Post-Seeker Age

by Jim L. Wilson, Sally Morgenthaler (Foreword)

The church today is poised on a precarious balance between culture and content, between cultural relevance and doctrinal integrity. Like a seesaw, the church swings back and forth, compelled both to reach an entertainment-driven culture and to remain true to the Gospel.In Future Church, Jim Wilson presents 7 clear principles which become "fulcrum points," principles that will give the Church real leverage to reach people and push them upward toward the hand of God. These 7 Fulcrum Points are illustrated in real-life settings, as Wilson takes us on visits to churches that are utilizing them. This is the way of ministry in a post-seeker age. This is Future Church!

Genres: Church

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 2002

Reviews

[Graham Bates · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jim Wilson challenges churches to consider the new cultural movements in the US and gives them pointers on how to answer. He does not intend for his book to become a how-to for emerging churches, but instead help them see how others have answered these challenges and still called people to a deeper relationship with God.
The only downside of this book is its focus on worship. Although there are other aspects in the book, over half is dedicated to how emerging churches do worship differently. Outside of that I would recommend this book to most churches in areas where traditional Christianity is ignored or unwanted.

[RevRonR · Rating 3 out of 5]

The value of Jim Wilson's book lies in the diverse styles of worship it presents. Now don't get caught up thinking it's only style over substance. All of the churches presented here are as devout as any out there even with our human imperfections. It's a good read if you would like to expand your thinking on how we do church in our time. Wilson's book is well worth the time for pastors to read.