The House That Jesus Built

Leading Our Churches Back to God’s Original Blueprint

De: Natalie Runion

Narrado por: Natalie Runion

At a time when churches seem far from God’s design, bestselling author Natalie Runion challenges us as Christians to follow the Bible’s blueprint for building holy, healthy churches that disciple holy, healthy followers of Christ.

In recent years, we’ve seen the “great resignation” in Church leadership and attendance, the devastation of spiritual abuse, and the breakdown of faith within our culture. In The House That Jesus Built, Natalie encourages all of us to recognize our role as Jesus’ disciples in rebuilding our churches, brick by brick. With personal stories and practical ideas, she guides us to:

• Be honest about past disappointments while still engaging with our church communities
• Ask how we as Christ followers have contributed to pain in our churches and how we can help heal one another
• Use the book of Acts as the blueprint for empowering the family of God to be the family of God
• Understand how even the apostles wrestled with their places in the early Church but remained committed to love God, love people, and make disciples
• Be unified on the foundation of Jesus Christ

The House That Jesus Built will stir your heart to see God’s churches realigned with the Great Commission and the Great Command. As Natalie reminds us, we are the Church. We are the ones who can partner with Jesus to build something beautiful out of the rubble—and back on the Rock.

©2024 Natalie Runion (P)2024 David C. Cook

What a gift

While this book is a haunting reminder that I’m only one of many that has experienced spiritual abuse and/or radical dysfunction in a church setting, this book is a gift. It’s hard for some to depict just how traumatic these experiences are for people. This book does it well. It outlines a path for a wayward structure to rebuild and come back to Christs ultimate intention for the church. Well done.

Convicting and validating

This is a good book. For me, it was a good to feel validated but also convicted and good points to remember I am an ambassador for Christ in my neighborhood and with my friends and also talked about letting bitterness go and growing forgiveness. I don’t know if my review can do this book justice so go listen for yourself!

What the Church Needs

Like her previous work, Raised to Stay, Natalie Runion writes a meaningful, practical, heartfelt, needed word to the Church today. Loaded with Scripture references, Runion provides the Church with an encouraging admonition to follow the Biblical precedents for health and stability.

Natalie outdid herself!

I loved the first book, 'Raised To Stay' .... but this book went even further into the heart of it all & brought about the paths to recovery & healing. Absolutely beautiful! The writing is exceptional & the reading was exquisite.

Almost all “hot church topics” addressed!

While reading this book I found myself cheering the writer on in agreement, hanging my head low in disappointment at myself and overall feeling encouraged about the big C Church. The author addressed so many hot topics without shying away from speaking the truth. I will definitely read again I’m sure. I’ll also be sharing it!