How can you break the cycle of the weak and dysfunctional church to build the Kingdom of God in His image? The drama of man has always been a family matter, and likewise God’s image has always been our model. It’s past time to return to God’s blueprint for the Church and Missions and recapture our identity as sons and daughters — a family. Whether you’re called to go or called to stay, we are ALL part of one body and one family . This book is a thought-provoking and challenging examination of the significance and restoration of God’s heart for the family and its relationship to the local church and global mission. In The Church in His Image , John has put the missing pieces together to make missions work both with the senders in the church and on the goers on the mission field. His contagious passion for effective missions fills every page. In this book, you’ll find a call for churches to further develop authentic Christian community and family, which is the foundation for a catalytic culture of a missions movement. This book is for: frustrated ministry leaders who want to bring the kingdom of heaven to earth - radical young people who don't know what to do with their life - those involved in cross-cultural missions who want to work in family-style teams and other leaders who want to integrate family into their core teachings. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged by the powerful dynamics of " The Church in His Image: Unveiling God's Secret Weapon. " "If you are involved in world missions, this is a book for you. If you carry the heart of the heavenly Father for His earthly family, this is a book for you. If you want to see Jesus glorified to the ends of the earth, this is a book for you." - Dr. Michael L. Brown , President, FIRE School of Ministry, Host of the Line of Fire radio broadcast "This is a must-read for church planters, missionaries, pastors and leaders, to help them get a clear understanding of the most effective way to build the local church and carry out missions." - Dr. Timothy Johns , Founder & Leader of Rock International "As I read this book, I was personally challenged as a pastor to bring change in the working of the church's mission to make this " image of God " happen. I believe John drives home the importance of how we need to export a healthy prototype of the kingdom of God in family style image." - Pastor Lisa Calabrese "Dr. John Cava has written a must-read for anyone considering missions. Read this book - and learn from one of the best. His contagious passion for effective missions fills the pages. Actually, it is a must-read for all believers." Dr. Nancy G. Daniel , Dean, CMM College of Theology "Dr John Cava presents a book well-structured theologically and enriched with the experience of 40 years of missionary life. He presents an innovative perspective of the relationship between the church and the mission for a real moral change in sight of the return of our Lord Jesus Christ." Vittorio Fiorese , Director Cristo Is the Answer ll - Italy "As you come into harmony with who our God is, this wisdom in this book will guide you, as it did me, to build family, identity, community, and to plant kingdom families from your home to the nations." Ben Hoar , Missionary Evangelist/Revivalist John holds his Bachelor's degree in Business, a Night School Diploma from Christ for the Nations, Masters in Theology from Messiah Biblical Institute and Graduate School, and Doctorate of Philosophy in Theology from North Carolina College of Theology. He has taught in several Bible Schools, was Associate Director of GSMA mission's agency and was founding Director of Missions for the Brownsville Revival School of Ministry and FIRE School of Ministry. He currently is the Founder/President of the World Outreach Center in Fort Mill, SC. John and his wife, Joanne, have four children, and currently eight grandchildren.