How do you define the church? Having a proper definition of church is absolutely necessary if we are going to function the way God wants in this world. But defining the church is not as boring as it sounds! In discovering the biblical definition of church, you will also discover answers the most basic questions all humans have about their own existence and identity. Understanding church is the first step in understanding everything! In Skeleton Church , Jeremy Myers provides a bare-bones basic definition of the church which then allows the reader to understand their role within human history and God’s plan for the world. Furthermore, the basic definition of the church provided in this book helps create peace and unity within all types of churches around the world and throughout history. By understanding the biblical definition of church, we can fulfill the prayer of Jesus that we be one (John 17:21). Let us return to the skeleton church and grow in unity once again. Most of my thinking and writing over the past decade has been about the church. I have seen church from all perspectives, from being lost inside the mega church, down to being in a church with just myself and my family. I have been on staff in churches, and have sat in the pews. I have been involved in charismatic churches, and mainline, traditional churches. Looking back, I see that despite their outward appearances and trappings, all of these churches had a similar inherent core structure. It is this core structure, this "skeleton" of the church, that I describe in this book. Skeleton Church is the preface to my series of books on the church, "Close your church for Good." If you like Skeleton Church , you will benefit from these other books as well. There is also a free online course that goes along with the book. Sign up to take the course at RedeemingGod.com/courses/ Jeremy Myers is a popular blogger, author, and teacher. He has authored numerous books, including Why You have Not Committed the Unforgivable Sin and The Atonement of God . You can learn more about Jeremy Myers and his other books at his website, RedeemingGod.com. Jeremy lives in Oregon with his wife, Wendy, and their three daughters.