Don't Rock the Boat, Capsize It: Loving the Church Too Much to Leave It the Way It Is [Paperback]

Rick Bundschuh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2005

Rick Bundschuh gives us a clear reminder that we aren't here to do church, we're here to be the church. Learn to live out your faith while reexamining what the church should be about.

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From the Back Cover

It's sink or swim time for the church. Has the church become more ornamental than piercing? Have we lost our ability to speak with both authority and attractiveness to a lost, seeking world? Rick Bundschuh gives us a clear reminder that we aren't here to do church, we're here to be the church. He fires up our imaginations to live out our faith while we reexamine what the church should be about. If you love the church too much to leave it the way it is, take a look at this heartfelt call to overturn our preconceived notions about being the body of Christ. Don't just rock the boat, capsize it!

About the Author

Rick Bundschuh is a veteran youth worker, author, cartoonist, and teaching pastor of Kauai Christian Fellowship in Hawaii. His books include Heartburn, High School Talksheets, and Passed Through the Fire.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: NavPress (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576836460
• ISBN-13: 978-1576836460
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,760,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rick Bundschuh is a writer, cartoonist and one of the teaching Pastors at Kauai Christian Fellowship in Poipu, Kauai. Born and raised in the sleepy beach town of Pacific Beach, Rick eventually abandoned California for the warm waves of Hawaii.

Along the way in his journey he managed to become a veteran youth worker and much published author and cartoonist before helping to found Kauai Christian Fellowship in 1991.

Rick lives in Poipu Beach with his wife Lauren, their kids, a weenie dog and a quiver of surfboards.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does the church as a whole just seem to be missing something, then read this book., January 9, 2006

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James M. Mazzulla "pastor jim" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Rock the Boat, Capsize It: Loving the Church Too Much to Leave It the Way It Is (Paperback)

I found this book so refreshing from so much of what is out there. It really gets you thinking outside of the man-made religious box. It is full of a lot of good thoughts to get us out of our "religious rut" Yes, the church as a whole is in a rut! But it lacks in scripture references which is something I like to see in any Christian book. So as a theology book this is not a 5 star book, but to get you thinking, "do I love the church too much to leave it the way it is?" For that, this book serves its purpose and gets my vote as a 4 star book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great out of the box ideas, April 22, 2008

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S. Thompson (Monroe, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Rock the Boat, Capsize It: Loving the Church Too Much to Leave It the Way It Is (Paperback)

Rick will make you think about how you do church in this book. A must read if you are re-evaluating your ministry or if you feel stuck in a rut.

5.0 out of 5 stars just what i needed!, July 1, 2005

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kate (lewes, de) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Rock the Boat, Capsize It: Loving the Church Too Much to Leave It the Way It Is (Paperback)

this book came to me at the perfect time. i am a part of a church plant in a beach resort area and mike's experience and ideas were extremely helpful. the chapter on "herding cats" was helpful in reshaping my outlook on the average american christian today.
i think mike achieved his goal in inspiring us to think outside the box and in getting our creative juices flowing. i recommend this book to anyone in ministry and anyone wishing to get a glimpse into the heart of ministers today who genuinely desire to bring the lost into fellowship with Jesus Chrsit and other believers. Maybe it will inspire some "bench-warmers" to get out of their seats and serve, as well!