Tim Stevens new book on church strategy and its relationship to pop culture called Pop Goes the Church: Should the Church Engage Pop Culture?.

Thoroughly thought through. Tim obviously put time into forming his ideas for this book. Also, you can tell that this book didn’t come along unnaturally and forced. This book came from a deep desire to see churches reach people who are far from God.

Well-written. Church leaders often get the stigma of being uneducated or dull. Not Tim. He’s intelligent and knowledgeable and this book is better for it.

Controversial enough. It’s not so controversial that it’s unreadable, but not so digestible that it’s dull. As Goldie Locks would say, “It’s just right.”

Story-telling at it’s best. I’m a sucker for good story-telling and this book doesn’t disappoint. Not only are the stories applicable to his message, but they’re written provocatively and insightfully. This is a skill lost on many non-fiction writers.

Heart-breaking. Knowing that churches are missing SO MANY opportunities to tell people that they matter to God is painful, but necessary, to hear.

Inspiring. It makes me want to move toward effectiveness like I’ve never moved before.
Perfectly imperfect. This might sound like a bad critique, but it’s not. I promise. Lately, I’ve read some books that seem to “know it all” about a particular subject. Tim doesn’t claim to be the top-thinker on the subject or final authority. However, he expresses this humility while at the same time portraying knowledge and experience. It’s a perfect balance of imperfection and knowledge and it makes for an enrapturing read.

It’s good stuff. Whenever it comes out, you should buy it for you and your whole church’s leadership; both clergy and laity.

from Read Scott

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