Book Review: The People of God by Trevor Joy and Spence Shelton

Growing up in Houston, I was a part of a large church where most people can come and hide. They go to church but no one knows who they are. They are not involved in any ministry of the church nor are they friends with anyone in the church. They take the personal relationship with God too far as to say it is my private affair.

Many in the church know they were created to be in fellowship with God, but have no idea they were created for community. The church is a community of believers that strive to grow in their walk with Jesus and see others come to know Jesus. Trevor Joy and Spence Shelton explore what it means to be a community of faith in their book, The People of God. Both of these men are Spiritual Formations Pastors but not in the same church. Trevor serves in The Village Church while Spence serves at The Summit Church.

The book deals with the church having a leader that communicates the gospel effectively that it flows to the rest of the congregation. Trevor and Spence talk about the church being a community and the distinctives of a gospel community. The overall approach to the book is to show that the church's greatest and most powerful asset is not in its programs or buildings, but its people.

This book was a delight to read. I was surprised in get this in the mail being asked to review it. I love that two pastors with the same job description from two influencialchurches came together and wrote this. Pastors and church leaders need to read this book especially those who are planting new churches.

Thanks Broadman & Holman for letting me review this book.