SIMPLE CHURCH Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples

Based on a study of 88 churches, this production discusses the concept of simplicity as it relates to spirituality. The authors compare church attendance to inviting guests into one’s home. In a melodious baritone, Grover Gardner delivers their description of how guests arrive in the entryway, which is like the church foyer. They then liken guests in the living room to church attendees sitting in pews for a sermon. When the house guests become friends, they say, they’re invited into the kitchen, and they liken that to attendees joining the church and becoming involved with the ministry. Gardner narrates with full attention to details as he interprets the authors’ urging that churches return to simple methods of sharing the gospel. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2008]