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The Weak Church

Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community

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The Weak Church

Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community

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Within the heart of the modern church, a quiet crisis brews: the steady decline in church attendance-a trend acutely visible among the Gen Z cohort, who holds a deep-seated yearning for authentic connection and an aspiration to thrive within a transparent community. Enter the world of The Weak Church-a groundbreaking narrative that shuns the conventional pursuit of mega-sized congregations and toxic masculinity, inviting instead a resurgence of vibrant, genuine communities through a ministry philosophy of weakness. The essence of this book reaches far beyond the realm of numerical growth. It is grounded by a singular objective-to unravel the threads connecting our culture's obsession with strength, while arming church leaders with a radical philosophy of weakness. This philosophy holds the profound potential to redefine every facet of the church. As the pages unfold, you'll encounter the resounding proclamation, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9), echoing through the corridors of transformation.

Table of Contents

Introduction– The Silent Crisis: Our Obsession with Strength
Chapter 1 – Weakology: Theology of Weakness
The Eight Principles of a Weak Church
Chapter 2 – Why Emotional Health Matters in a Weak Church
Chapter 3 – Soulmates: Becoming Fully Known
Chapter 4 – Incarnational Preaching
Chapter 5 – Vulnerability in Small Group
Chapter 6 – Life on Life Leadership Development
Chapter 7 – Deep Compassion for Serving the Poor and Oppressed
Chapter 8 – Unwavering Commitment for Racial Justice
Chapter 9 – Creating and Maintaining a Vulnerable Church Staff Culture
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
About the Author

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published Jul 10 2025
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 152
ISBN 9781538199688
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions 216 x 140 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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