The Prodigal Church: A Gentle Manifesto Against the Status Quo by Jared Wilson and published by Crossway Books.
This book is not a tired rant. This book is not a reactionary diatribe. This book is a gentle manifesto against the status quo. In The Prodigal Church, Jared Wilson challenges church leaders to reconsider their priorities when it comes to how they "do church" and reach people in their communities, arguing that we too often rely on loud music, flashy lights, and skinny jeans to get people in the door. Writing with the grace and kindness of a trusted friend, Wilson encourages readers to re-examine the Bible's teaching, not simply return to a traditional model for tradition's sake. He then sets forth an alternative to both the attractional and the traditional models: an explicitly biblical approach that is gospel focused, grace based, and fruit oriented.
