Deliberate Simplicity

As the church struggles with the polarizing arguement of whether it should be incarnational or attractional Dave Browning is a prophetic voice that calls for simplicity.  In this new book, Deliberate Simplicity Browning compares the traditional church with a church based on simple and reproducible Biblical principles.  If you are looking for a new paradigm for accomplishing the Jesus Mission that is much less cumbersome than old models then Deliberate Simplicity is a must read.  Dave has done a tremendous job of re-prioritizing what’s really important and showing us how to empower and unleash others to accomplish the mission of Jesus.

I have a tremendous admiration for Dave Browning and I also consider him a good friend.  That is not a good enough reason for you to buy this book.  But the fact that Dave is one of the global leaders in the reproducing church movement is a good enough reason; so get your copy of Deliberate Simplicity.

Comments

[Carter M.]

Sounds great, I'd love to read it. Are you done with your copy? :)
How does this differ from "Simple Church"? (Thom Rainer)

[Jeff Pessina]

I just brought a copy back with me from the USA Dave. I am looking forward to reading it! Simple should be "in" in an age of sometimes overwhelming complexity. Gonna start reading it tonight.

[Dave Browning]

Carter...I would say that Deliberate Simplicity differs from simple church in that Thom's book focuses primarily on discipleship. My book is more of a wholistic take on the church - simplifying its organizationl structure, concept of spiritual formation, service order, doctrinal emphases, etc. Thom's book is a great book by the way.

Jeff...I would say that

[Jeff Pessina]

Jeff... I would say that... ???
(I think some text is missing from your comment Dave)

[Carter]

Thanks Dave B, that's helpful! I really look forward to reading it.

[Trish Ryan]

My husband just accepted a job as a pastor, so this book will be a great gift for him--thanks for the recommendation!