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Book Review: Christlike

Book reviews

41oqpyzebtl__sl500_aa300_Christlike, by Bill Hull, is a book that deserves to be well marked up and have a place on every Christian’s book shelf. The purpose of the author is ”to so change your mind that after reading this book, it won’t be able to return to its original shape. My goal is to revolutionize the course of your life and change your mind about what it means to be a Christian”, and Pastor Hull achieves this goal powerfully and personally. Tackling the hard issue of “why do people who claim to be Christian not act like it”, Hull addresses issues of transformation and being formed in Christ from the inside-out and outside-in. He weaves personal struggles and situations seemlessly with practical steps for individuals and churches to take. The most impacting observation Hull makes is also the simplest: “There is no other path to Christian spirutal transformation than through meaningful interaction with the Word of God.” In fact, all of the author’s insights into being a disciple and spritual transformation are based in simplicity and uncomplicated obedience. Finally, our transformation and obedience are not only for our benefit but are meant to influence others and the world – by you being different, you will make a difference. Bill Hull’s newest book is an excellent addition to any believer’s library.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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making disciples

Book reviews, general thoughts

I’ve been reading a bunch of different books lateley.  I’ve been looking over Bill Hull’s Disciple-Making Pastor and Robert Coleman’s Master’s Plan of Discipleship to think about church growth and strategy.  I am becoming convinced that the people of the church must grow and mature in order to solve our “nickels and noses” issues.  Although I appreciate Ed Stetzer’s books on Comeback Churches and Lost and Found, all of these elements like “updated worship music” and “use of technology” are secondary – the real core of the matter is people loving and following and on fire for God.  Isn’t Mark Driscoll saying this in Radical Reformission?  We must be a people in love with the Lord, transformed by the Lord, walking with the Lord, and evangelism and tithing will take care of itself.

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