Organic Church: Growing Faith Where Life HappensISBN: 978-0-7879-8129-7
Hardcover
272 pages
September 2005, Jossey-Bass
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--John C. Maxwell, founder, INJOY, INJOY Stewardship Services and EQUIP
"My life is about seeing hundredfold results. Neil Cole’s
approach helps get those kinds of results for churches by planting
many new expressions of the Kingdom that reach thousands of people.
One of the great joys of my life for the past six years has been to
watch the dramatic growth of Awakening Chapels and the organic
churches described in this work. Cole’s new book tell not
only the inspiring story but also describes the principles, so you
can apply these ideas."
--Bob Buford, founder and chairman, Leadership Network; author,
Halftime and Finishing Well
"I always listen when Neil Cole speaks. His breadth of
understanding and practice of what he preaches is right on.
Everyone should know or be aware of this guy that God is using in a
powerful way."
--Bob Roberts, senior pastor, NorthWood Church, Keller, Texas
"Neil Cole is one of the foremost thinkers and practitioners
organic forms of church. His vision of the church is as new as it
is ancient. Cole’s story as well as the philosophy of Church
Multiplication Associates is paradigmatic for the church as it
seeks to negotiate its way faithfully into the twenty-first
century."
--Alan Hirsch, director, Forge Mission Training Network, church
planter; author, The Shaping of Things to Come
"In an age where millions are saying ‘God yes, church
no!’ most of us instinctively feel that church as we know it
prevents church as God wants it. But where, exactly, is the catch?
Where do we go from here? Neil Cole expertly places a thrilling
invitation before us to join probably the most exciting spiritual
pilgrimage going on today: the global migration of a church on the
way back home. Come and dial in!"
--Wolfgang Simson, author, Houses that Change the
World
"Church multiplication is not likely to be the province of ivory
tower theoreticians! In Organic Church Neil Cole helps
us to understand that church multiplication is never going to be a
spectator sport. This is hands down the most useful and
comprehensive book currently available to understanding the rapidly
growing expressions of simple, organic church life around the
world."
--Dr. N. A. (Tony) Dale, editor, House 2 House
Magazine
"I heartily recommend this book. It is packed with deep
insights; you will find no fluff in it. Among the books on church
planting, it offers a rare combination of attributes: it is
biblical and well written, its model has proven effective, and it
is authored by a practitioner rather than an observer or an
ivory-tower theoretician."
--Curtis Sergeant, directory of church planting, Saddleback Church,
Lake Forest, California
"It is a great joy to recommend Neil Cole’s
Organic Church. The stories and experiences in this book
will encourage many to follow the Holy Spirit and go where God is
leading. Neil Cole is a true pioneer in the faith and a man of
great vision who has chosen to live out the things that God has
poured into him. I believe this book will ignite hearts to live out
their faith in organic communities across the country and around
the world."
--Rev. Michael Steele, North American director, Dawn Ministries
"Neil Cole is a true trailblazer for today’s church.
His story will inspire you and equip you to experience the living
Christ in community."
--Jonathan S. Campbell Ph.D., author, The Way of Jesus