The Church at Work
Is the independent (parachurch) ministry sector a legitimate expression of the Christian church?
If it is, how should these Christian agencies relate to churches and denominations? Are they subservient to them? Can they each do as they wish? Can an agency serve as a person’s church? Are agencies a temporary fix to a problem or are they a longer term vehicle for Christian service?
These big questions need to be resolved if Christian agencies and churches are to work well together. If pastors don’t see agencies as legitimate ministries, and if executive directors and field workers don’t respect the place of the local church, then collaboration won’t happen.
The Church at Work examines these issues and presents a model to show how the structures of the church fit together. Then, using a new study of successful church-agency relationships, it describes the practices and policies that promote fruitful collaboration. The book ends with a practical process that pastors, executive directors, and agency field staff can use to enrich their own ministry relationships, so they can take advantage of the synergy that results from cooperation between ministries.
Paperback: 275 pages
This book is available in all major e-book formats. When you purchase an e-book you will receive a link in your email receipt to download your choice of e-book file.
Foreword: Dr. Jerry White, International President Emeritus, The Navigators
Appendix: North American Evangelicals and the Question of Independent, Organized Ministry and the Local Church. Dr. John G. Stackhouse Jr.
You can read a book review of The Church at Work by Outreach Canada here.
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"This is the most complete discussion on the topic that exists. It is an invaluable resource for pastors and Christian workers across the range of ministries in the broader Body of Christ. Dr. Pellowe not only delves into the scriptures and into history, but also gives practical guidelines for relating among the structures. Anyone who is concerned about advancing the Kingdom of God and who wants to see unity in the Body of Christ needs this study and its practical applications."
— Jerry E. White, PhD International President Emeritus, The Navigators.
