Why Churches Die: Diagnosing Lethal Poisons in the Body of Christ [Paperback]

Mac Brunson (Author), Ergun Caner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2005

We are all too aware of the damage poisons can have on our bodies. These ailments find their way into us, invading us, infecting us, and spreading throughout us until the illness is felt all over. There are spiritual poisons that work this way as well, except these ailments invade another kind of body-the spiritual body of Christ. Like the diseases of our physical bodies, these diseases slow the body down, crippling it to function at less than capacity. They limit what the body can do and the effectiveness it can have. If not treated, these diseases can lead to death. Why Churches Die looks at the body's diseases and reflects on the corresponding spiritual ailment. Mac Brunson and Ergun Caner practice the science of spiritual forensics to prevent churches from unnecessary illness and premature death.

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About the Author

Mac Brunson is senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He holds degrees from Furman University (B.A.) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., Ph.D.). Brunson and his wife have three children.

Ergun Caner is Assistant Professor of Theology and Church History at The Criswell College in Dallas, Texas. He and his family currently resides in Cedar Hill, Texas.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805431810
• ISBN-13: 978-0805431810
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,032,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The sickness in today's Christendom, January 9, 2007

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The authors are well experienced to write about this subject with 25 years of small and large church Pastoring behind them.
Easily read, entertaining but pointed.
Perhaps best for Church members concerned about the impotence of Christianity today - the Pastors of these Churches are either well aware of their problems, or are blind to them - one of the major reasons why Christianity has little strength.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for churches ready to grow.., February 24, 2011

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We created a study from this book for my church, we titled it different so as to not make the church feel like they were dying-- we called the series: "First Aid for Todays Church" In the midst of our discussions during the study I think our church was able to take a good long hard look at some of the self-destructive behavior that had been going on.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Why Churches Die (Diagnosing Lethal Poisons in the Body of Christ, September 22, 2010

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I thought this book was excellent! On a scale of 1 - 10, I gave this book a 12. I experienced a wide range of emotions while reading this book. I laughted out loud and also cried. The authors have captured the true essence of the diseases that can invade our hearts and minds. This book is an asset to those in church leadership as well as those in the pews. If you obtain a real understanding of the information presented in these pages, you will become a better person.