The Return of a Mighty Church: A Modern Fable

by Jack Eggar

Pastor David Newman and his wife have just been called to serve with Midland Church. Following their initial excitement over the new appointment, however, comes the realization that the church has forgotten its purpose and lost its way. So begins this intriguing fictional account of a sad reality facing many present-day pastors and church leaders. The good news is that this is a reality that can be avoided and even reversed.In The Return of a Mighty Church, Jack Eggar illustrates five principles out of his personal experience that can potentially change your church or ministry from being inward-focused to being a powerful force for the spread of the gospel. Take these practical steps to maximize your church's evangelism strategies and to help you identify and cultivate effective leadership. You will experience life-changing results as you become a powerful lighthouse for the kingdom of God.If there ever was a day when we truly need a mighty church, it is today.The church must take an honest look at the community surrounding it andbecome what God has intended it to be.DAVE MEYERSDirector of Development, New Tribes Mission Training Center

197 pages, Hardcover

First published December 15, 2005

Reviews

[Isaac Erickson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good little book about a church finding the proper purpose that it had once lost. The signposts were helpful, including considering my church context’s areas of strength and weaknesses. Some situations in the book are very real.1

Occasionally cheesy dialogue, and the story - for what is taking place - is relatively idealistic, although I understand that has to be the case in order for the book to be its length.

Also, the president of AWANA throwing in essentially an extended AWANA ad was a little on the nose, but it did make the point.

[Mark Roossinck · Rating 4 out of 5]

An insightful book. Seems to highlight and almost push AWANA. I'm not opposed to AWANA, but it is one of many children's program that has a strong outreach element. The five sign-posts were helpful. The book stirred up a curiosity to look at my church's crucial documents.

[Tracy Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an excellent reminder that we need to constantly monitor ourselves as a church body. We need to stay outwardly focused and remember our vision and goal to reach others for Christ. It is very easy to allow programs and church functions to become inwardly focused- more of a social club that a mission station. I only gave it 4 stars, because I felt that the changes in the church were too easy and simplistic, and I would have enjoyed more practical advice and strategies.

[Phoebe Park · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great book to come back to the original purpose of the church. I thought that the story-line was very basic however, and it wasn't exactly what I had expected it to be. Still, I guess the truth is very simple - the church, and we as individuals who are the church, are called to the Great Commission.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazingly inspiring book completely recommend for anyone who wants to take a deep look at the motivation of the "work" they do within their church OR their church does within their community. Fantastic!!

[Grant Davis]

Awesome book for returning to the original purpose of a church body