The Purpose-Driven Church (Abridged) Audiobook

" A better book would be a "Jesus/Gospel-driven church" "

" This is an excellent work on the purposes of the church. Nevertheless, I would not accept all of Rick Warren's practices uncritically. The five purpose of the church are excellent though. "

" Not the most exciting read...but communicates clearly the functions of the church... "

" Purpose drivel.... Pragmatism is the key doctrine of the church growth movement: if it works, do it! Hmm.... "

" Good 101 book after you have repented of your sins and trusted Christ. "

" Good book...great for ideas and brainstorming "

" Good stuff on how to get organized and be productive. "

" It is a pretty good book to learn the basics about how does the blible tell us to drive a church with purpose. It helped me a lot. "

" I don't think this book is as bad as most make it out to be. "

" Great book for church planters and visionaries! "

" Several good Biblical truths, mixed with a lot that I don't agree with. "

" I am currently re-reading this in an effort to discover and define the visioning process as well as creating a mission statement for the church I serve. "

" This is a good book for coming up with methods and modes of ministry. It helps to flush out ideas and concepts that may have been previously unknown, even to yourself before. Overall a good read but it probably won't blow your socks off. "

" It's easy to criticize, but a lot of good has been done by Warren and Saddleback. Despite all the shortfalls in this book, there are a number of helpful things to remember as well. "

" Chapter one - Vision is seeing opportunity in my current circumstances. "

" Inspiring how Pastor Rick led a group to discover the purposes for the church themselves and build an annual calendar and pastoral roles around reminding members of these purposes using "creative redundancy". "

" Great concepts - wish he would update it though as this is from 1995 "

" I read this while preparing for a retreat I was leading for a congregation. It is extra-ordinarily well written. Too bad I don't agree with his Baptist theology. "

" This book just simplifies what Saddleback Church and Rich Warren has stood for more than 30 plus years. I like the methods presented, it radically applies to small groups and campaigns targeting the body of Christ "

" Don't see what all the fuss was about. It was O.K. It was biblical. It just didn't grab me. I think he is a decent Christian man, full of integrity, and does have some good things to say, but the book just was only o.k. "

" What are spiritual waves and why should we surf them? How does a pastor equate his personal vision for change in the church with God's own purposes and authority? These and many other manipulative and pragmatic (some moderately helpful) ideas are to be found here. "

" Read it only if you want to see why bible-believers are chased out of churches by pastors who want larger congregations. "

" Garbage with a hint of sub-toilet paper "

" A classic and must read. So many good ideas and practical insights. Warren's compassion and gently nature show on each page. A biblical and compelling ministry philosophy. "

" This book really inspired me! "

" Definitely interesting "

" Warren's philosophy on how to "do church" has influenced more modern congregations than any other book besides the Bible. "

" Teaches leaders how to keep a church vibrant and growing. "

" I found this book very basic, not groundbreaking as it was sold to me. Did not agree with a majority of the premise. "

" A better book would be a "Jesus/Gospel-driven church" "

" Great concepts - wish he would update it though as this is from 1995 "

" Purpose drivel.... Pragmatism is the key doctrine of the church growth movement: if it works, do it! Hmm.... "

" I am currently re-reading this in an effort to discover and define the visioning process as well as creating a mission statement for the church I serve. "

" A classic and must read. So many good ideas and practical insights. Warren's compassion and gently nature show on each page. A biblical and compelling ministry philosophy. "

" Amazing and eye opening book. Better than Purpose Driven Life. "

" This is a pretty good read but you must be aware that what works for one church will not work for every church. "

" I read this while preparing for a retreat I was leading for a congregation. It is extra-ordinarily well written. Too bad I don't agree with his Baptist theology. "

" Chapter one - Vision is seeing opportunity in my current circumstances. "

" Great book that shows how the church can accomplish so much more if it applies some practical strategies. It's the Good to Great book for a church. "