What exactly is a living church? Author John Stott explains, 'We need more radically conservative churches: "conservative" in the sense that they conserve what Scripture plainly requires, but radical in relation to that combination of tradition and convention that we call "culture". Scripture is unchangeable, but culture is not.' The Living Church brings together a number of characteristics of what the author calls 'authentic' or 'living' church. The marks, being clearly biblical, are timeless and need to be preserved. We are encouraged to become learning churches, caring churches, worshipping churches and evangelising churches. John Stott unpacks the Bible's wisdom rigorously with a teacher's skill and applies it faithfully with a pastor's heart. Becoming a living church is not an impossible goal.

About the Author
Known worldwide as a Bible teacher, writer, pastor and mission-leader, John Stott is the author of many books including the best-selling Basic Christianity. He is Rector Emeritus of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London and President of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity.

Reviews
'Vintage Stott: faithful, rigorous biblical exposition; crystal clarity; challenging contemporary applications with plenty of punch; great wisdom. * Vaughan Roberts *
A gem of a book, which every committed Christian needs to read. Here is the heartbeat of a godly minister of the gospel. * David Jackman *
Inspiring and nourishing reading. * Ajith Fernando *
This book will be an enormous help and encouragement to all who read it and in particular to the new generation of preachers and Bible teachers. * Frank Retief *



Book Information
ISBN 9781783591794
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Inter-Varsity Press
Publisher Inter-Varsity Press
Weight(grams) 250g