Be encouraged to become learning, caring, worshipping and evangelizing churches

The church lies at the very centre of the eternal purposes of God. But what exactly does a living church look like? The Living Church brings together a number of characteristics of what the author calls 'authentic' or 'living' church. The marks, being clearly biblical, are timeless and need to be preserved. We are called to become learning churches, caring churches, worshipping churches and evangelising churches. John Stott unpacks the Bible's wisdom rigorously with a teacher's skill and applies it faithfully with a pastor's heart. We can all play a part in becoming a living church.

"'Vintage Stott: faithful, rigorous biblical exposition; crystal clarity; challenging contemporary applications with plenty of punch; great wisdom." - Vaughan Roberts

"A gem of a book, which every committed Christian needs to read. Here is the heartbeat of a godly minister of the gospel." - David Jackman

"Inspiring and nourishing reading." - Ajith Fernando

"This book will be an enormous help and encouragement to all who read it and in particular to the new generation of preachers and Bible teachers." - Frank Retief