Dare to face an uncompromising look at the real need in modern western Christianity; something far more important than methods, structures, or gimmicks--ethos. Once you build a biblical ethos into your group they will handle any obstacle and continue to thrive. Readers will think through some of the most perplexing issues facing local churches today: How to build high commitment into your group How to resolve the contradictions between modern time demands and close body life How to understand biblical teaching on church discipline in a today's world How to stop the bleeding from western churches losing student-aged members to the world, and instead make student ministry the strongest part of your church How each of 7 key New Testament metaphors for the church contributes its own unique insight into church health How the dozens of "one-another" passages in the New Testament require a radical view of church life, quite at odds with many modern assumptions The Lord will encourage you that New Testament church is possible, and He'll give you biblical and practical ideas for building a biblical ethos into your church. - Pastor Ken MacGillivray, Hopevale Church Members of One Another, is not a pharisaical firebomb being thrown at the church. It reflects a pastor's heart that doesn't want to beat up the church, but rather, wants to see the church built up. As a pastor, I was both challenged and convicted. This is a must read for the church and for every church leader. - Patrick Schwenk, Teaching Pastor, NorthPoint Church What should a real Christian community look like? What should its ethos be, and how in particular should it function? What should its leadership structure be like, and how does one discern God's vision for such a body of believers? If you are interested in these kind of questions, and you've been curious about how house churches or in fact any sort of body of believers can and ought to work, then Dennis McCallum's Members of One Another is the book for you. Dr. Ben Witherington, III Professor of NT for Doctoral Studies Asbury Theological Seminary Not since Ray Stedman wrote the book Body Life nearly fifty years ago has a book on the church caused me to lose as much sleep as this book. Dennis McCallum has brought a living picture of the struggle to release the people to be the true body of Christ. As one who has visited Xenos a number of times, I know they actually practice the principles in this book. People there are excited about their home church rather than the big building. As an outsider, I see Xenos as biblically and theologically correct, and they have struggled to live that out. Dr. John M. Perkins, Author, Let Justice Roll Down and Beyond Charity Members of One Another isn't like most books on the church because its author keeps together what too many of us put asunder these days - a faithful biblical theology of the church and loads of church experience. Dennis McCallum studies like a scholar and serves as a shepherd. If you've spent time at his church, Xenos Christian Fellowship, you've seen the fruit of his work: authentic and passionate followers of Christ. Read this book and go to the Xenos Summer Institute for your next church conference. The Lord will encourage you that New Testament church is possible, and He'll give you biblical and practical ideas for building a biblical ethos into your church. Pastor Ken MacGillivray. Hopevale Church. Saginaw, Michigan Finally! To the best of my knowledge, there has not been a strong book written on what it really means to be members together in decades. Now there is. Thanks Dennis for putting it all down for us in a way we can apply it. --Dr. Dave Early Director of the Lovett Center for Ministry Training Director and Chair of Pastoral Leadership and Church Planting, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary If you're serious about being an agent of change for the Kingdom of God, this book will provide you with the practical insight and wisdom of a community of Jesus followers who have been engaged in disciple-making -- not for months, but for several decades. A truly unique and valuable perspective. --Craig A. Steffen, Elder Apex Community Church Have you ever felt that something was missing from the way we do Christianity and church life today? Have you felt like standing up and shouting We are going the wrong way ? If you have, you probably had to wonder, what if they all agree... Will we know where to go next? This inspiring book, built upon a rich foundation of in-context scriptural references, is like a forgotten chart for ships lost in a sea of empty Christianity. From the inspiring vision that I can personally attest to being real and attainable, to the practical how-to, it is all in there. Dennis McCallum s humble and loving challenge is the clarion call of our time. I intend to give a copy of this to every fellow leader and serious disciple I know. --Vaughn Thurman Home Church Ministry Team Leader New Life Foursquare C