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| They Like Jesus but Not the Church: Insights from Emerging Generations | 
 enlarge | Author: Dan Kimball
Publisher: Zondervan
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Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0310245907
Dewey Decimal Number: 277.30830842
EAN: 9780310245902
ASIN: 0310245907
Publication Date: March 1, 2007
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 Must Reading for Christian Leaders December 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book by Dan Kimball is an important review of the current religious situation in the United States. Every church leader should read it...to find out what people outside the church are really thinking about the church. It is obvious that there has been a disconnect between Jesus and the church, and young people in our culture have seen that disconnect and have chosen to leave the church behind. Kimball is very convincing in his argument that we can't just go on 'doing church' the way it has always been done because that has resulted in the church being an insultated 'sub-culture' in our society that is unable to reach people with the gospel.
Hit the nail on the head. December 11, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have been saved for over 10 years now and even work as the secretary at my church. I've been on this quest the last year or so of trying to seperate God and religion which are two totally different things. Working in church and seeing "christians" daily, I understood the quote in this book by Gandhi that says "I like your Christ, I do not like your christians, your christians are so unlike your Christ" I have found it to be my experience that church-goers can be some of the meanest nastiest people you want to be around. The sad part is, there is a world out there that sees it. He brings out the fact that outside the "bible belt" most people between the ages of 18 & 30 haven't been raised in church. The only view they have of christians and church is what they see on tv, which you can agree is not so nice. You have the bazillionaire televangelist, the god hates fags sign holders, the politicians and preachers who's platform is morality, yet they are caught with prostitutes and drugs, the very thing they wagged their finger at. No wonder they don't want to become one of us. I don't want to be like that either! It's interesting to hear some of the stories in the book. It's made me take a long hard look at myself and my influence. My life may be the only bible someone ever reads. I sent out emails to everyone in my address book asking them to give me their opinions on Jesus.......and church.......the replies have been staggering. It's amazing how we church-folk will right off and condemn non-church goers, when if we do what he suggests in this book and ask them what they think....we might be shocked to find out that they know alot more about God than we give them credit for! One of my favorite preachers has said often, "wanna know why people don't go to church? - Because they've been." The church as a whole needs a wake-up call, and this is one tool to do it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.
They like DanBrown but not DanKimball? December 4, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Please don't take the title to my review seriously. I actually enjoyed this book. It's just that, to my mind, the problem is that the emerging generation that Kimball wishes to address is reading books like The Da Vinci Code, The Rozabal Line, Holy Blood, Holy Grail, The Jesus Papers: Exposing the Greatest Cover-Up in History (Plus) etc. As a result, there is a disconnect between them and books such as They Like Jesus but Not the Church: Insights from Emerging Generations. If we want the so-called "emerging generation" to be in sync with the Church, and we wish to give them a recipe or formula on how to do it, then we probably need to package it in a format that works for them. Just a thought.
I liked the book but not the cover November 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just kidding!
Technically, I'm outside of the age group Dan Kimball is writing about in "They Like Jesus but Not the Church" but I identified with those he interviewed. (Missed it by that much. And if you get this reference, chances are you miss it too!)
In the late 1980's, I saw the Church as apathetic, tired, closed, political and judgmental of anyone who questioned the status quo or had interests in church that didn't include an organ, a stained glass window, and sports and/or corporate America analogies. For the most part, nothing has changed except that many have added the word "mega" to their description.
Though I left the church and returned 10 years later, I still find myself unsatisfied with the Church and have
sought assistance with what to do about it where I can. Dan Kimball's book is a great starting point. In reading it, I realized that while I have been seeking change, I have also been a part of the problem. Mr. Kimball has made me understand (remember) that those he is calling the "Emerging" generation are generally not going to be beating down the doors of the local churches seeking answers to questions of faith. We, the Church, must go out into the field to find them and be ready with honest, well thought-out and well researched answers. (Remember, the "Emerging Gen. is a gen. that had to get a BA just to get into entry level positions that their parents got with a HS education. They often have as much if not more education than many pastors!) But first we must be willing to build genuine trust and not come off as used car salespeople.
Mr. Kimball gives great insights into the minds of people who like Jesus but not the Church and his book provides a great "jumping-off" point for churches and individuals willing to take the time to invest in them. His book is not intended to give cut and dry answers about reaching the "Emerging" gen. but to incite the Church into doing our own research, field study and legwork.
It took me a little over a week to read "They like Jesus..." and I found there were points where I needed to stop and absorb what I just read. He uses the language well and is very articulate if somewhat overly apologetic and fearful of offending his more conservative readers. I understand his fear. In light of the Churches general wariness of change it is hard to make strong points without feeling the need to justify every detail as a means of fending off attack. He even includes a final chapter that anticipates and tries to answer just such attacks.
Overall, a great book: Compelling, compassionate, convicting.
What More Can I Say? November 13, 2007
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
I laughed, I cried. I couldn't put it down! Look out for the surprise ending!
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