The Most Loving Place in Town: A Modern-Day Parable for the Church

By Kenneth H. Blanchard and Phil Hodges

Book Overview

A moving story, told in Ken Blanchard's appealing parable style, of how a local church can be either a blessing or a curse to their community. The Most Loving Place in Town is the story of two men, a disillusioned church elder and a gifted young pastor, who recognize that their church has lost sight of its number one priority: loving God and each other. They begin a search, independently at first, to recapture their lost love and then together lead their fellowship in a successful discovery of the secret to becoming a beacon of love in their community. By the end of the story you clearly see and understand why this secret, so simple yet so profound, is vital and how to apply it to your own life and the life of your church.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785228934
• ISBN13: 9780785228936
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Different Vision of Church!

All too often Church misses the point: lots of exhortation and prescription that leaves one somewhat empty or condemned. The real message of Jesus was and is:love! His church should be the 1st place we turn for a taste of what Kingdom living is all about. This book easily draws the reader into a story of loving relationships, but not without realism and work, both by the reader and the Holy Spirit. A great book to share with your church leadership team.

This book should be read by every pastor in every church!

Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges combine to offer the church of today the wisdom the first church. Every pastor, Deacon and church member should read to help grow their church and the kingdom!This book is simple and the story is right on target!Ken Blanchard's parable style of writing should be familiar to every Christian. This format makes an enjoyable read!

WOW- this is what every church should be like!!

Every church member should read this book and begin immediately applying its simple truths. Christ showed us how to Love God and Love others- now its our turn to live it out. -Wouldn't it be amazing if people were attracted back to church because it really was The Most Loving Place in Town? -Wouldn't if be amazing they really knew we were Christians by our Love? This book is easy to read but forces you to dig down deep and really address what Jesus meant by loving our neighbors and how to Lead Like Jesus. Every Christian needs to read and apply its simple truths about LOVE. Marjorie Dorr