Making Gospel Sense To A Troubled Church

Making Gospel Sense is theologian James Wm. McClendon Jr.s riveting story of his experiences as an interim pastor in a floundering congregation. Through twenty-six prophetic sermons each introduced by interpretive commentary McClendon describes his call to the church the struggle between disparate personalities the difficulties and rewards of moving from classroom to sanctuary and the evolution of his congregation from seemingly hopeless decline to spirited recovery. Here is a microcosm of todays church - a tale of anxiety dissension self-discovery and renewal. Essential reading for pastors seminarians and all those who care about the church Making Gospel Sense is at once a challenging and inspiring pilgrimage to the true meaning of ministry.