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The Only Number That Matters: A story of what could happen if the Church worked as one
Russell, Joe and Ben are three pastors living in the same town each dealing with their own stresses and struggles. When they "randomly" bump into each other at a coffee shop, a deep friendship is born and a Kingdom-minded vision is awakened for their city. This is a simple story of what could happen if the local Church truly worked together and focused on the only number that matters.
About the
Jim and Rachel Britts live in San Diego County with their three amazing kids, Jadon, Jordyn, and Josie. They are committed to disciple making and believing for movement in their area.
Endorsements:
Riveting. Powerful. Transformative. This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I read it in one sitting. It reminded me of the joy & encouragement I’ve experienced working shoulder-to-shoulder with pastors over the years. And what a great reminder that we can do more together than we can do alone. May we all continue to press on together toward the only number that matters!Chris Galanos
Author, From Megachurch to Multiplication
Pastor, Experience Life
The Great Resignation following COVID didn’t pass by the legacy church. Just as many left their jobs, many of my colleagues fled from church staff positions. Succumbing to the discouragement of having spent years building a “church” only to realize that they will have to spend the next 15 years climbing the same hill to rebuild what they lost during the pandemic. The Britts’ provide a ray of hope for the rest of us in finding collaboration rather than competition in the hearts of men and women who want to reach the lost rather than build church attendance. The soul-refreshing experience of putting down our swords of competition and finding a new tribe of Kingdom conspirators among our colleagues provides a landscape that connects with our desire to cooperate with God in building His Kingdom in this world. Although a fictional account, The Only Number That Matters lights the path to a new way of thinking.
Roy Moran
Author, Spent Matches
Chairman and Team Lead Global Platform, New Generations
What is the most ignored hope uttered by our Lord? Some may say it’s the fulfillment of the Great Commission. But, for the church in America right now, I’d argue it’s in John 17:20-21, where Jesus prays these words, “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one.” The church too often reflects the divisions of our world more than a demonstration of unity. This is why the story told in this book, though fictional, rep- resents the need of our time. Pastors and Christian leaders gathering to pray together, serve their community together, and proclaim the good news in Jesus will only bring life to our churches and communities. Read this book, put yourself in the story, and begin praying for God to do the same where you are.
Ed Stetzer
Dean, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
We have all heard it said that leadership is lonely . . . but does it have to be? Isn’t that our choice? In a day and age where there is more conflict and divisiveness in the church than ever before, our leadership needs the powerful wakeup call that this little book delivers. This is a life- giving challenge to do ministry together, on what could happen if we focus not just on our church, but THE Church, and to prioritize the only number that really matters. Thanks Jim and Rachel, you nailed this one for the rest of us!
Chris Brown
Lead Pastor, North Coast Church
About the
Jim and Rachel Britts live in San Diego County with their three amazing kids, Jadon, Jordyn, and Josie. They are committed to disciple making and believing for movement in their area.
Endorsements:
Riveting. Powerful. Transformative. This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I read it in one sitting. It reminded me of the joy & encouragement I’ve experienced working shoulder-to-shoulder with pastors over the years. And what a great reminder that we can do more together than we can do alone. May we all continue to press on together toward the only number that matters!Chris Galanos
Author, From Megachurch to Multiplication
Pastor, Experience Life
The Great Resignation following COVID didn’t pass by the legacy church. Just as many left their jobs, many of my colleagues fled from church staff positions. Succumbing to the discouragement of having spent years building a “church” only to realize that they will have to spend the next 15 years climbing the same hill to rebuild what they lost during the pandemic. The Britts’ provide a ray of hope for the rest of us in finding collaboration rather than competition in the hearts of men and women who want to reach the lost rather than build church attendance. The soul-refreshing experience of putting down our swords of competition and finding a new tribe of Kingdom conspirators among our colleagues provides a landscape that connects with our desire to cooperate with God in building His Kingdom in this world. Although a fictional account, The Only Number That Matters lights the path to a new way of thinking.
Roy Moran
Author, Spent Matches
Chairman and Team Lead Global Platform, New Generations
What is the most ignored hope uttered by our Lord? Some may say it’s the fulfillment of the Great Commission. But, for the church in America right now, I’d argue it’s in John 17:20-21, where Jesus prays these words, “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one.” The church too often reflects the divisions of our world more than a demonstration of unity. This is why the story told in this book, though fictional, rep- resents the need of our time. Pastors and Christian leaders gathering to pray together, serve their community together, and proclaim the good news in Jesus will only bring life to our churches and communities. Read this book, put yourself in the story, and begin praying for God to do the same where you are.
Ed Stetzer
Dean, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
We have all heard it said that leadership is lonely . . . but does it have to be? Isn’t that our choice? In a day and age where there is more conflict and divisiveness in the church than ever before, our leadership needs the powerful wakeup call that this little book delivers. This is a life- giving challenge to do ministry together, on what could happen if we focus not just on our church, but THE Church, and to prioritize the only number that really matters. Thanks Jim and Rachel, you nailed this one for the rest of us!
Chris Brown
Lead Pastor, North Coast Church
113 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 17, 2024
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