Book Review: Understanding The Congregation's Authority by Jonathan Leeman

Some time ago, I reviewed a book by Jonathan Leeman called, Don't Fire Your Church Members, which talked the congregation's role and authority in the church. Throughout the book, Leeman laid out Biblical reasons for the support of congregationalism in the church, which he communicates once again in a smaller book called, Understanding The Congregation's Authority.

This book is one of the many that has been released, with many more to come, in a series of book called "Church Basics". This book nearly follows the same pattern as Leeman's other one, but it addresses the same topics. Leeman defines what is congregationalism along with what the church is suppose to do with its authority.

Leeman also talks about the role of the pastor to his congregation. A pastor is to equip the congregation for the work of ministry and offer guidance. At the end of the book, Leeman answers the common questions/critiques as it relates to congregationalism.

This book is basically the cliff notes of Leeman's last book on congregationalism. I think this book will be a great starting point for new pastors as they begin their ministry. I do recommend that church leaders do read Leeman's Don't Fire Your Church Members for a more detailed look at congregationalism.

Thanks B&H Publishing for letting me review this book.