In "Why Would Anyone Go to Church?" Kevin Makins gives a wonderful testimony to how God works in his life and in the lives of obedient Christians to bring about His kingdom on earth. Makins offers very personal stories regarding the planting of a congregation in Hamilton, The Eucharist Community. These stories explore both victories and setbacks, joys and struggles in order to share the process by which Eucharist came to be. In sharing these personal and communal moments, Makins also provides a sound theology of the church. He considers the church's mission to reach all people. He considers the diversity that should exist within the community of God. He considers the richness of community and relationship. He considers how the church should relate to the surrounding culture. In doing these things, Makins provides a method for people to reflect on their own church and how each church plays a unique part in the wider body of Christ.
I received this book from the publisher as part of their blogging program.
