Books with Brooks

To end their discussions on John Stott’s “The Living Church”, Jessie and Elijah reflect on what they learned, specific ways they were challenged, and why they think you should pick up your own copy! PLUS they announce the next book they will be reading!

How is God’s Church to change the world? How do individual churches fit into his plan.? Listen as the Elijah and Jessie discuss the final element of a “Living Church”.

The Brooks explain the importance of the heart’s condition is giving and go over some of their favorite of Stott’s “10 Characteristics of Christina Giving”.

Preach on! Elijah and Jessie talk about what preaching is, what it isn’t, the role of the preacher, and why understanding it is important even if you don’t preach.

Fellowship lives! The Brooks converse about this often misunderstood, yet vital, element of the Christian life.

What is “all member ministry” and why does the author think it important? Today’s discussion centers around why our view of ministry must be broader than it usually is and why it matters for all of us.

J and E talk about evangelism. What is it? Who is supposed to evangelize? How do churches evangelize effectively?

What place does worship have in the local church and in the lives of individual Christians? Find out what John Stott would say and if Elijah and Jessie agree.

Your hosts discuss the core elements that the author, John Stott, says must be part of each local church

Jessie and Elijah introduce their first book, “The Living Church” by John Stott! In this introduction, they discuss the author, the subject and purpose of the book, and why it was they chose it as the inaugural work on “Books with Brooks”.