Church on the Couch

Does the Church Need Therapy?

De: Elaine Martens Hamilton

Narrado por: Sarah Rutan

Though most church leaders crave authenticity in their congregations, most also know it is an elusive goal. People by nature are self-protective. And although the gospel message that we are all sinners saved by grace ought to make people more real, the truth is many of our churches are plagued by fakeness. This inauthenticity hinders spiritual and emotional health and maturity. So what’s a church leader to do?

The key, says Elaine Hamilton, is to go beyond talking about doing things differently. We have to act and live differently. It begins with leaders; the people will follow. We need to tell the truth about who we really are, and then provide forums for others to do the same. Church on the Couch helps you take practical steps toward changing the culture of your church. As the masks come off, the healing and growth will begin.

©2009 Elaine Martens Hamilton (P)2010 Zondervan

Every Cookie Cutter Christian should devour this .

I left the church years ago after being a missionary. Church on the Couch tells it like is through a women's perspective. This is vitally needed within the Body of Christ. Kathy Escobar 's blog site linked the text and I couldn't stop listening once I downloaded it on Audible... Loved the female narration and chapter about using butcher paper on table's and walls. Great idea for small groups. This book will help you articulate what is behind the shutter of appearances and enable you to hear that still small voice of God.