Building a People of Power: Equipping Churches to Transform Their Communities

About this book

Jesus never intended the church to become an institution; he intended it to be a people of power transforming the world. Power is the capacity ability and the willingness to act. Most people and systems use power to dominate and control but others have used it relationally to liberate transform and even save. Built around a biblical exploration of shalom Building a People of Power explains how local churches can use power to transform their communities and their cities. Detailed power strategies are presented enabling churches to build productive relationships to address the primary issues of people they serve and to develop strong leaders faithful organizations and redeemed neighborhoods that live out shalom.