I am a church member: discovering the attitude that makes the difference - Thom S. Rainer

Best-selling author and ministry leader Thom S.

Rainer drew an exceptional response when he posted a 500-word declaration about church membership to his daily blog.

I Am a Church Member started a conversation about the attitudes and responsibilities of church members -- rather than the functional and theological issues -- that previous new member primers all but ignored.

Thoughtfully expanded to book form, I Am a Church Member begins to remedy the outbreak of inactive or barely committed church members, addressing without apology what is expected of those who join a body of believers.

When a person's attitude is consistently biblical and healthy, matters of giving, serving, and so forth will fall into place more naturally.

Six intentional chapters with study questions guide this rising discussion: 1.

I Will Be a Unifying Church Member 2.

I Will Not Let the Church Be About My Preferences and Desires 3.

I Will Pray for My Church Leaders 4.

I Will Lead My Family to Be Healthy Church Members 5.

I Will Be a Functioning Member 6.

I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift.