If the Church Were Christian

If the Church Were Christian

Rediscovering the Values of Jesus

Philip Gulley

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“[Philip Gulley’s] vision of Christianity is grounded, gripping, and filled with uncommon sense. He is building bridges instead of boundaries, and such wisdom is surely needed now.” —Richard Rohr, O.F.M, author of Everything Belongs

Quaker minister Philip Gulley, author of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love, returns with If the Church Were Christian: a challenging and thought-provoking examination of the author’s vision for today’s church… if Christians truly followed the core values of Jesus Christ. Fans of Shane Claiborne, Rob Bell, and unChristian will find much to discuss in If the Church Were Christian, as will anyone interested in the future of this institution.

Genres

QuakerChristianityReligionChristian TheologyInspirationalChristian LivingInspirationalChildrenChristian Ministry

Pages224

Released2010

LanguageEnglish

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN9780061968228

SellerHarperCollins

About the author(s)

Philip Gulley is a Quaker minister, writer, husband, and father. He is the bestselling author of Front Porch Tales, the acclaimed Harmony series, and is coauthor of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love. Gulley lives with his wife and two sons in Indiana, and is a frequent speaker at churches, colleges, and retreat centers across the country.

Reviews

“Filled with memorable, insightful and revealing stories. I recommend it.” — Marcus Borg

“Philip Gulley separates wheat from chaff, experience from explanation and purpose from function in this book. He calls the Jesus message into a new vision - one that has both power and integrity.” — John Shelby Spong, author of Eternal Life: A New Vision

“Gulley puts the Christ back in Christian. This manifesto is a call not just to worship Jesus, but to follow him. It asks the daring question, “What if Christians actually began to take their Christ seriously?” The answer to that question could change the world.” — Shane Claiborne, bestselling author of The Irresistible Revolution.

“Gulley has done a fine job pinpointing the flaws of the Christian churches and suggesting transformative paths to follow.” — Spirituality and Practice

“[Gulley’s] effortless and uncomplicated style allows for easy reading over some heavy material.” — Library Journal

“Gulley’s newest book is thoughtful, insightful and a joy to read.” — Indianapolis Star