Unfinished business
Book Description
The church stands at a crossroads, centuries after the Reformation began transforming how believers relate to Scripture and faith. While that historic movement successfully returned the Bible to ordinary people, a crucial piece of work remains incomplete. Greg Ogden reveals how today's church is awakening to a powerful truth that has been overlooked for too long: ministry was never meant to be confined to professional clergy alone.
This compelling exploration challenges the traditional boundaries that have separated those who serve from those who are served. Ogden demonstrates how genuine spiritual transformation occurs when every believer discovers their calling to active ministry, moving beyond passive participation toward meaningful engagement with their faith community and the wider world.
Drawing from decades of observation and practical experience, the author outlines a fundamental shift happening within congregations everywhere. He shows how churches are evolving from maintenance-focused institutions into mission-driven organisms, where teaching transforms into equipping and caregiving becomes empowerment.
At its heart, this book addresses the biblical concept of universal priesthood, making it accessible and actionable for contemporary believers. Ogden provides a roadmap for individuals and communities ready to embrace their full spiritual potential, whether within church walls or in their daily lives.
For anyone sensing that their faith journey involves more than Sunday attendance, this work offers both inspiration and practical guidance toward discovering their unique role in completing what the Reformation started.
Who Is This For?
π Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
π Length: 282 pages
What You'll Discover
- β Explore Lay ministry
- β Explore Universal Priesthood
- β Explore Priesthood, Universal
- β Explore Clergy, office
- β Explore Clergy
- β Explore Office
- β Explore Pastoral theology