In an age of quick fixes, perfect programs, new and improved products, we make an assumption that one of these may apply to the church. Some may help for a time, but usually peter out.
I read a refreshingly simple book recently called just that, "Simple Church," by Thom S. Rainer and Eric Geiger. The book's premise is simple. After evaluation of many growing churches across the country the common denominator was an obvious discipleship process that any member or even visitor could quickly identify and begin to live. The way it was presented was different from congregation to congregation, but basically the discipleship process always helped a person connect to the congregation and Christ, grow in faith over time, and find a way to serve. Then each congregation developed a unique way to communicate the discipleship process simply and regularly to the congregation and those interested in the congregation.
In this way spiritual development (making disciples) moves from the sideline to the center line of each church's ministry--right where Jesus wants it to be.
I invite you to consider becoming a simple church--a church that loves God and others enough to develop a plan to help people connect to God.
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