The Purpose Driven Church

The Purpose Driven Church

", a subsequent book by Rick Warren.

The book is targeted to pastors and church leaders and advises them to base their ministry on God's purposes, not their own ideas of ministry, hence the term "Purpose Driven". Warren suggests that these purposes are Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry and Mission and that they are derived from the Great Commandment ("Matthew 22:37-40") and the Great Commission ("Matthew 28:19-20").

Warren writes that every church is driven by something. Tradition, finances, programs, personalities, events, seekers and even buildings can each be the controlling force in a church. But he believes that in order for a church to be healthy it must built around the five New Testament purposes given to the church by Jesus. "The issue is church health, not church growth!" declares Warren. "If your church is healthy, growth will occur naturally. Healthy, consistent growth is the result of balancing the five biblical purposes of the church."

He proposes that church leaders ask of themselves, "What is our purpose?", "Why do we do what we do?", "What should we be doing?", and "How will you do that?". In this book Warren provides a guide to answer these questions on how to do church. He further suggests that following the principles he outlines in the book will enable a church to grow…

:* Warmer through fellowship :* Deeper through discipleship :* Stronger through worship :* Broader through ministry, and:* Larger through evangelism.

The author emphasizes an intentional people-building process. He says, “If you will concentrate on building people, God will build the church.”

The teaching of "The Purpose Driven Church" was derived from Warren's own experience in leading Saddleback Church from its founding in 1980 to over 10,000 in worship attendance in its first fifteen years, becoming one of the fastest growing churches in America during this time. [ [http://saddleback.com/flash/story.asp The Saddleback Story] ]

The "Purpose Driven Church" has been translated into over 30 languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German. It is listed in "100 Christian Books That Changed the Century" ["100 Christian Books That Changed the Century" by William and Randy Peterson (ISBN 0800757351)] and has been given many awards. For example, in 1996 and 1997, the book was the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) "Christian Book Award Winner" for the US. In 2002, the ECPA awarded it the Gold Medallion Award. [ [http://www.ecpa.org/christianbookawards/gm1996.php ECPA ] ] The book and its author has received numerous reviews in the mainstream press and has been the subject of much support and criticism in Christian blogs and newsletters. [ [http://www.challies.com/archives/book-reviews/book-review-the-21.php Book Review - The Purpose Driven Church :: Challies Dot Com ] ] [ [http://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Driven-Church-Rick-Warren/dp/0310201063 Amazon.com: The Purpose-Driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message & Mission: Rick Warren: Books ] ] [ [http://www.willowcreek.com/wcanews/story.asp?id=WN03011996 Willow Creek Association - WILLOW Magazine - Book Review: "The Purpose Driven Church" - January/February 1996 ] ] In 2005, Time magazine called Rick Warren "America's pastor." [ [http://www.time.com/time/subscriber/2005/time100/scientists/100warren.html The 2005 TIME 100: Rick Warren ] ] [ [http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101050207/photoessay/ TIME: 25 Most Influential Evangelicals Photo Essay: Rick Warren ] ]

Other Books by Rick Warren

* "The Purpose Driven Life" - (ISBN 0310276993)
* "What On Earth Am I Here For?" - (ISBN 0310264839)
* "God's Answers To Life's Difficult Questions (Living With Purpose)" - (ISBN 0310273021)
* "Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word" - (ISBN 0310273005)
* "God's Power To Change Your Life (Living With Purpose)" - (ISBN 031027303X)
* "Life's Healing Choices: Freedom From Your Hurts, Hang-ups, and Habits - with John Baker" - (ISBN 1416543953)

References

Related External Links

* [http://www.rickwarren.com Rick Warren]
* [http://www.saddlebackfamily.com Saddleback Church]
* [http://www.pastors.com Pastors.com]
* [http://www.saddlebackresources.com Saddleback Resources]
* [http://www.thepurposedrivenlife.com Purpose Driven Life]
* [http://www.purposedriven.com Purpose Driven]


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