Book Review: Loving the Church

Loving the Church, by John Crotts,  is a short read, only 135 pages, that defines the purpose of the church. Crotts starts out the book with a fictional story which piques the reader's interest. The characters of story meet in a coffee shop and begin to discuss and research the meaning of the church. Each character represents real-life people and situations of today's church body. The book then transitions into a well written biblical description of the church. Crotts explains some reasons why people leave the church and what the role of each member of the church is, as well as the role of the church body. Throughout the book, the reader will gain scripture based knowledge about the church as well as a new sense of appreciation for the Bride of Christ. The reader will also learn about the importance of his or her role in the church and why it is so important for Christians to gather together. This book is definitely a must-read for every Christian!

~Amberly Zimmerman