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The Centrality of the Church: Practicing the Ways of God with the People of God (Kingdom Pastor's Library) Kindle Edition

by Tony Evans (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Concise Wisdom from a Pastoral Veteran

The Kingdom Pastor’s Library is a new series that brings you a succinct, complete pastoral philosophy and training from Tony Evans.

The Centrality of the Church will help you sort out the structure and strategies you need to have in place in your congregation. From installing elders and deacons to cross-departmental communication, Dr. Evans gives you an invaluable tutorial in the affairs of Christ’s church.

Faithful. Powerful. Practical. Become a kingdom pastor today.

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The Centrality of the Church reveals the beauty of God’s Kingdom-building agent: the Church. In it you’ll learn about topics like:

  • The Biblical defense for why all Christians should participate in a church.
  • Practical steps for making disciples within your congregation.
  • How to lead your church to engage in a secular community.

The Church is God’s plan to fulfill His work of salvation—without the centrality of the Church, we lose the centrality of the Kingdom.

About the Author

Dr. Tony Evans is one of the countrys most respected leaders in evangelical circles. The first African American to graduate with a doctoral degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, he served as an associate professor in DTSs pastoral ministries department in the areas of evangelism, homiletics, and black church studies. His daily radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on more than five hundred radio stations throughout the United States and in more than forty countries. He has received many honors, including the Father of the Year Award from the Dallas Father of the Year Committee and the Marian Pfister Anshutz Award from the Family Research Center.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WYF6TGY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moody Publishers (February 4, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5057 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 149 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0802418325
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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DR. TONY EVANS is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and president of The Urban Alternative, chaplain of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and author of over 100 books, booklets and Bible studies. The first African American to earn a doctorate of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, he has been named one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World by Baylor University.

Dr. Evans holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American.

His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on more than 1,400 US outlets daily and in more than 130 countries.

Dr. Evans launched the Tony Evans Training Center in 2017, an online learning platform providing quality seminary-style courses for a fraction of the cost to any person in any place. The goal is to increase Bible literacy not only in lay people but also in those Christian leaders who cannot afford nor find the time for formal ongoing education.

Dr. Tony Evans was married to Lois, his wife and ministry partner of over 50 years until Lois transitioned to glory in late 2019. They are the proud parents of four, grandparents of thirteen and great-grandparents of three.

For more information, visit tonyevans.org

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Red Headed Book Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars Christian fiction, excellent documentary, recommend for church libraries, and Bible studies
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2020
This is my first book by Tony Evans and he certainly gave me a lot to think about.
For being a non fiction book it was pretty good. Not being a non fiction fan, something told me to pick up this book and read it. Maybe it was the Lord urging me who knows. But, I'm glad I did.
A lot can be learned from this book for everyone even those in leadership to the church.
I found this book quite interesting. This author certainly knows his stuff.
There were a few chapters that caught my interest but I think my favorite one was unity. He had some pretty good points in that chapter.
I think this book would be a great asset to church libraries everywhere! My head is still spinning from all of this infomation! Plus, this book will leave you thinking about it after you've finished it. I'm still thinking about it.
I highly recommend this book! Believe me, you will learn much!
My thanks to Moody Publishers and Netgalley for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review for this book. All opinions are my own.
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Koda
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for Christians
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020
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In our "remote" society. this book is much-needed. The Church is not a "building", but a body of believers. Evans is a fantastic communicator and writer, and this book is more important than ever. The Church must come together as a single body if we are ever to see revival.
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Otis
4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
Another awesome resource. Dr Evans is an excellent teacher on biblical truths. Great subject regarding the Church (body of believers whom are followers of the Way).
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A. Wencl
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for members, okay for pastors
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020
I have enjoyed listening to Tony Evans’ sermons, but I had not read any of his books before now. The Centrality of the Church: Practicing the Ways of God with the People of God is part of a new series called The Kingdom Pastor’s Library. It is short and to the point, offering Dr. Evans’ philosophy of ministry and summary of his understanding of the church.

The book is aimed at pastors (hence the series title), which unnecessarily limits its potential audience. Most of the book was accessible and appropriate for the average church member, and I wish it had been aimed for a general audience rather than the pastorate. Most pastors I know who are interested in reading about the church would prefer a more in-depth treatment of the subject than this book provides. There are great sections of the book, particularly the chapters that reflect on the church’s place in the broader society, unity, and making disciples, but, as a pastor, I’m going to get a lot more out of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church or The Gospel-Driven Church than this book.

On the flip side, I am much more likely to recommend Evans’ The Centrality of the Church to my church members. I wish everyone who attends my church would read the chapter on church membership because it lays out a strong biblical case for joining a church and explains what that it means to be a church member.

If you’re interested in learning more about the church — what it is, what it’s here for, your place in it — I gladly recommend this book to you.

Notice of material connection: I received a review copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions expressed are my own.
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Michael Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars The Church's Central Mission - Revealing God's Kingdom
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020
"The Centrality Of The Church" by Tony Evans is a good and quick read on the church's mission - revealing God's kingdom to the world. Around 150 pages, the book covers many topics on the subject, including:

- 4 key parts of the church.
- The many benefits of church unity.
- A united church makes a powerful impact on the world.
- Definition of a kingdom disciple.
- Importance of church spiritual leadership.
- Categories of church leadership.
- Description of true church membership.
- 4 types of experiences that needs to operate within the church.
- Church ordinances.

The title is well-written, easy to understand, and transitions smoothly from point to point. A helpful reference and reminder to keep God's kingdom at the center of the church. Recommended.

I was given a review copy by Moody Publishers in exchange for a fair review and appreciate the opportunity.
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Shannan Harper
4.0 out of 5 stars Especially good for Pastors and church leaders
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2020
I enjoyed reading this book. It gives information that can be used by pastors and church leaders, but also for Christians not in leadership positions.

I received a copy of this book for an honest review from Netgalley. All Thoughts and opinions are my own
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020
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